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Spinach and Quinoa Portabella Mushrooms
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16 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 38MINS

Spinach and Quinoa Portabella Mushrooms

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Spinach and quinoa are a great pairing on their own, but toss in a little cheese and nestle them into a plump portabella mushroom and you’ve got yourself an awesome meal. Spinach and Quinoa Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms are healthy, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
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Hello, I'm Nicole! I aim to help you elevate your everyday meals with recipes that make the most of your casual family breakfasts, weeknight dinners and entertaining occasions.
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Spinach and quinoa are a great pairing on their own, but toss in a little cheese and nestle them into a plump portabella mushroom and you’ve got yourself an awesome meal. Spinach and Quinoa Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms are healthy, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
38MINS
Total Time
$2.16
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Olive Oil
1/4 cup
Olive Oil
divided
White Onion
1/2 cup
White Onion, diced
Garlic
3 cloves
Garlic, minced
Fresh Spinach
6 oz
Fresh Spinach, washed, de-stemmed
Quinoa
1 cup
Quinoa, cooked
equals 1/3 cup uncooked quinoa
Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup
Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp juice per 4 servings
Dried Thyme
1/2 tsp
Dried Thyme
Salt
1/2 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 pinch
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Portabella Mushroom Cap
4
Portabella Mushroom Caps
Tomato
to taste
Tomatoes, sliced
optional
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
412
Fat
20.9 g
Protein
17.3 g
Carbs
38.6 g
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Author's Notes

Use 1/2 cup dry quinoa to 1 cup of vegetable or chicken broth and cook according to package directions. Yields about 1 1/4 cups.
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step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees F).
step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add Olive Oil (2 Tbsp). Sauté White Onion (1/2 cup) for 2-3 minutes. Add Garlic (3 cloves) and continue to cook for another minute. Add Fresh Spinach (6 oz) all at once and cook, stirring occasionally until spinach has completely wilted. Allow to cool slightly before proceeding.
step 2 Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add Olive Oil (2 Tbsp). Sauté White Onion (1/2 cup) for 2-3 minutes. Add Garlic (3 cloves) and continue to cook for another minute. Add Fresh Spinach (6 oz) all at once and cook, stirring occasionally until spinach has completely wilted. Allow to cool slightly before proceeding.
step 3
To the spinach, stir in Quinoa (1 cup), Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup), Dried Parsley (1 tsp), Dried Oregano (1/2 tsp), Dried Thyme (1/2 tsp), juice from Lemon (1), Salt (1/2 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp), and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 pinch). Set aside.
step 4
Rinse Portabella Mushroom Caps (4). Using a spoon, scrape out the dark fanned bit, going down to the solid surface of the mushroom. Brush the outside of each mushroom with Olive Oil (2 Tbsp).
step 4 Rinse Portabella Mushroom Caps (4). Using a spoon, scrape out the dark fanned bit, going down to the solid surface of the mushroom. Brush the outside of each mushroom with Olive Oil (2 Tbsp).
step 5
Fill mushrooms with an approximate heaping 1/3 cup of mixture, pressing just slightly to fill in the mushroom cavity. Top with Tomatoes (to taste) if desired and then sprinkle each with Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1/2 cup).
step 5 Fill mushrooms with an approximate heaping 1/3 cup of mixture, pressing just slightly to fill in the mushroom cavity. Top with Tomatoes (to taste) if desired and then sprinkle each with Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1/2 cup).
step 6
Place filled mushrooms onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil for 1-3 minutes until cheese is melty and golden. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
step 6 Place filled mushrooms onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil for 1-3 minutes until cheese is melty and golden. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
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Appetizers
American
Gluten-Free
Lunch
Date Night
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegetarian
Spring
Summer
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