Description
A delicious and hearty dish featuring large portobello mushrooms stuffed with a flavorful mixture of spinach and various cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large portobello mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Set oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Gently clean portobello mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Detach stems and use a spoon to carefully scrape out the gills.
- Place mushrooms gill side up on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until just tender.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Stir in the sautéed spinach mixture until fully incorporated.
- Remove mushrooms from oven and tilt to drain any excess liquid from the cavities. Spoon the cheese and spinach mixture evenly into each mushroom cap.
- Return the filled mushrooms to the oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
- Remove from oven and top with fresh basil leaves before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure mushrooms are cleaned gently to avoid damage.
- Feel free to add more spices based on personal preference.
- Can substitute spinach with other leafy greens if desired.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mushroom cap
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg