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Here is a vegetarian option for Thanksgiving!
Kale and quinoa stuffed portobello mushrooms are far better than tofurky…trust me.
I don’t know, maybe I didn’t cook it right, but the first and only time I had tofurky I questioned why I was a vegetarian! It tasted like a dirty eraser off the top of a pencil. I guess I always felt left out at Thanksgiving…the only one at the table who didn’t need a knife and had a plate full of pureed food, like a baby. Now I can have a knife at my place setting, thank you very much!
To make this dish vegan, simply omit the egg and cheese. The quinoa and kale mixture won’t have a binding, but I think it would still taste great! Try adding some chopped walnuts for protein!
Kale and Quinoa Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
The best recipe for Kale and Quinoa Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Servings 4
Calories 301kcal
Cost $
Ingredients
- 4 large portobello mushroom caps stems and gills removed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil + more for brushing
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bunch of kale de-stemmed and chopped (or 10 ounce bag baby spinach)
- 1.5 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese + ¼ cup for topping
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Brush both sides of mushroom caps with olive oil and place on a baking sheet, gill side up.
- Bake until mushrooms are tender, around 12-15 minutes. Drain off any excess juice and set aside.
- Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add kale and sauté until wilted. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, add sautéed kale, cooked quinoa, egg, cheese, dried cranberries and salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Divide mixture evenly and stuff into mushroom caps. Top with remaining shredded cheese, 1 TB cheese per mushroom cap.
- Place back in oven and cook until cheese is melted and slightly golden, around 15-20 minutes.
- Enjoy warm 🙂
Notes
Wishing everyone a happy & healthy holiday 🙂
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3593IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 2mg
As a registered dietitian and a devoted mother, my passion lies in promoting health and wellness. With a Master's degree in Human Nutrition, I advocate for a realistic, balanced approach centered around whole foods and plant-based eating, aiming to empower individuals with small, impactful changes for long-lasting well-being instead of restrictive diets.
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