Vegan Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms
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Vegan Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms
Description
The recipe uses whole crimini mushrooms with stems removed and cleaned, filled with a vegan pesto that blends pecan halves, fresh spinach, basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, and sea salt. Water is added to help achieve a smooth texture. Baking the stuffed mushrooms at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes softens the mushrooms and melding the pesto filling inside results in a warm, herbaceous, and nutty bite. The nuts provide texture and richness while the greens lend freshness and brightness. The gentle baking preserves the delicate flavors and tenderizes the mushrooms without drying them out.
This dish can be served warm as a starter or snack, and any leftover pesto can be repurposed as a dip or a pasta sauce. The combination of fresh herbs and nuts with mushrooms provides a flavorful and satisfying vegan option.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 1 cup spinach tightly packed, fresh
- 1 cup basil tightly packed, fresh leaves
- 1 garlic minced, large clove
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 2 tablespoons water , or as needed to facilitate blending
- 8 ounces crimini mushrooms whole
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and prepare the pesto. In a mini food processor, pulse the pecans into a fine meal. Add in the spinach, fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and water and process until a uniform texture is achieved. You might have to scrape down the sides and process a couple of times to get it all evenly combined. Set aside.
- Gently remove the stems from the mushrooms and wipe off any dirt with a damp cloth. Fill the center of each mushroom with about a teaspoon of the pesto and arrange all of the stuffed mushrooms in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake them at 350F for 20-25 minutes until the mushrooms are tender. Serve warm.
- If you have any leftover pesto, it makes a great dip for veggies or can be tossed with your favorite pasta.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 34kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 340IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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