Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms: 2 Magical Mains
Enjoy a hearty and flavorful vegetarian meal with these Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms. Perfect for a satisfying main course, these mushrooms are filled with classic Caprese ingredients for a delightful taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Portobello mushrooms, stems removed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Gently wipe the Portobello mushrooms clean with a damp cloth.
- In a bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced mozzarella, and chopped basil.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the mushroom caps and season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the tomato and mozzarella mixture into the mushroom caps.
- Place the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a clove of minced garlic to the filling.
- If you don’t have balsamic glaze, you can reduce balsamic vinegar on the stovetop until thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mushroom
- Calories: approx. 250
- Sugar: approx. 8g
- Sodium: approx. 300mg
- Fat: approx. 18g
- Saturated Fat: approx. 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: approx. 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: approx. 20g
- Fiber: approx. 5g
- Protein: approx. 12g
- Cholesterol: approx. 30mg