Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

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We've taken the key ingredients of the popular Caprese salad—tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil—and piled them into portobello mushroom caps to make a delicious and satisfying vegetarian main dish.

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Carolyn Casner
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Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website.

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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines
Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 stuffed mushrooms
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 medium clove garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • 4 portobello mushrooms (about 14 ounces), stems and gills removed (see Tip)

  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

  • ½ cup fresh mozzarella pearls, drained and patted dry

  • ½ cup thinly sliced fresh basil

  • 2 teaspoons best-quality balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. Combine 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Using a silicone brush, coat mushrooms all over with the oil mixture. Place on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake until the mushrooms are mostly soft, about 10 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, stir tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1 tablespoon oil together in a medium bowl. Once the mushrooms have softened, remove from the oven and fill with the tomato mixture. Bake until the cheese is fully melted and the tomatoes have wilted, about 12 to 15 minutes more. Drizzle each mushroom with 1/2 teaspoon vinegar and serve.

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Tips

Tip: To prepare portobello mushroom caps, gently twist off the stems of whole portobellos. Using a spoon, scrape off the brown gills from the underside of the mushroom caps. If you prefer, purchase portobello mushroom caps, rather than whole mushrooms.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

186 Calories
16g Fat
6g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 mushroom
Calories 186
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 6g 13%
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Vitamin A 735IU 15%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Folate 37mcg 9%
Sodium 313mg 14%
Calcium 92mg 7%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 5%
Potassium 475mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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