Stuffed Portobello MushroomsCookbook cover image courtesy of Random House
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 2
Ingredients
2
portobello mushrooms
1
teaspoon olive oil
1
teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and black pepper
1
leek, thinly sliced and rinsed clean (white and light green parts only)
2
cups spinach leaves
1
/2 cup canned white kidney or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2
tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Set the mushrooms gill side up on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat. Add the leek; cook for 5 minutes, stirring. Add the spinach a handful at a time, stirring constantly, until it cooks down. Stir in the beans and salt and pepper to taste; cook for 1 minute to combine the flavors.
Step 3
Fill the mushroom cavities with the spinach mixture. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake for 10 minutes, until the mushrooms are warmed through and the cheese is melted. Serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
Per serving: 170.0 calories
45.0 calories from fat
5.0g total fat
1.5g saturated fat
5.0mg cholesterol
220.0mg sodium
22.0g total carbs
8.0g dietary fiber
2.0g sugars
13.0g protein
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The 5-Factor World Diet by Harley Pasternak, M.Sc.. Copyright © 2009 by Harley Pasternak, M.Sc.. Published by Ballantine Books. All Rights Reserved.
Harley Pasternak, M.Sc., has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Tyra Banks Show, Access Hollywood, Extra, VH1, E!, and many times on the Today show. He holds a Masters of Science in exercise physiology and nutritional sciences and an honors degree in kinesiology. He is also certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. He lives in Los Angeles, California.