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Cooking for Wellness

Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

Dec. 1, 2017

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This warm appetizer will make any occasion special.ÌýThe healthy spinach filling has a zesty taste, and the baked mushrooms make for an elegant presentation.ÌýThese can be prepared ahead of time and baked just prior to serving.

stuffed mushroomsYields:

  • About 20

Ingredients:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý

  • olive oil cooking spray
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup shallots, finely diced
  • 1 pkg (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
  • 1/3Ìýcup whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, chopped
  • 20 medium mushroom caps, cleaned and stems removed (about 1 ½ pounds)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.ÌýPlace parchment paper on baking sheet.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.ÌýAdd shallots and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring often until golden.Stir in minced garlic.Ìý
  3. Transfer shallot/garlic mixtureÌýto bowl and mix in spinach.ÌýAdd inÌýbread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper and pine nuts. Stir to combine.
  4. Place the mushroom caps on the baking sheet. Spray the mushroom caps lightly with olive oil cooking spray.ÌýStuff each mushroom with 1 rounded tablespoon of the spinach mixture, mounding the filling.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.

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Optional preparation: Omit chopped toasted pine nuts and add 1/3 cup feta cheese and 1 tbsp parmesan cheeseÌýto spinach filling.

Source:

New American Plate Cookbook by American Institute for Cancer Research