Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
These Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are a delicious and healthy twist on the classic Caprese salad, featuring juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and melty mozzarella stuffed into hearty portobello mushroom caps and baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 large portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Clean the portobello mushrooms by wiping them with a damp paper towel and remove the stems and gills.
- Brush the mushroom caps with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the mushrooms on a baking sheet, gill side up, and roast for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and layer sliced mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves into each mushroom cap.
- Return the stuffed mushrooms to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Use pre-sliced mozzarella for quicker prep.
- Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Great as an appetizer or a light vegetarian main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
