kale and quinoa stuffed portobello mushrooms
Author: Begin Within Nutrition
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Vegetarian
- 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
- 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!
Recipe by BeginWithin Nutrition at http://www.beginwithinnutrition.com/2014/11/26/kale-quinoa-stuffed-portobello-mushrooms/
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