Herb and Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms
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5
Herb and Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms
Description
After cleaning and stem removal, mushroom caps provide a vessel for a herby, creamy filling. The stems are finely chopped and sautéed with garlic to reduce moisture and concentrate flavor. Combined with cream cheese, breadcrumbs, and fresh chopped herbs, the filling has a creamy yet textured consistency. It is spooned into each mushroom cap and baked at 400°F until hot and the mushrooms release some juices.
The baked mushrooms are tender with a slightly crisp top from the breadcrumbs, infused with the diverse herbal notes and mild garlic aroma. The use of chestnut mushrooms gives a meaty texture balanced by the smooth filling.
They can be served warm as an appetizer or alongside main dishes, garnished with additional fresh herbs for brightness and presentation.
Ingredients
- 1 lb mushrooms I used chestnut. Button are too small, but choose another small-ish variety
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese dairy free cream cheese for vegan, softened, 150g
- 4 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon parsley use your favourites, chopped fresh herbs
- 1 tablespoon sage
- 1 tablespoon rosemary
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
To serve
- fresh herbs chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F/200C.
- Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems. Place the mushroom caps on a lightly greased baking sheet. Chop the stems finely.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and sautee the chopped mushroom stems for about 4 minutes until they release their moisture. Add the garlic and sautee for a further minute. Transfer to large bowl and allow to cool.
- When the mushroom mixture is cool, add the cream cheese, breadcrumbs, herbs and salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Spoon heaped teaspoonfuls of the mixture into the mushroom caps. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until hot and the mushrooms release their juices slightly onto the tray.
- Serve topped with more chopped fresh herbs.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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