Nitrate & Nitrite Free Herb-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Walnut Basil Filling

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

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Nitrate & Nitrite Free Herb-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Walnut Basil Filling

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the mushrooms

8 portobello mushroom caps (about 3–4 inches each), stems removed and gills scraped
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
½ tsp salt, divided
¼ tsp black pepper

For the walnut basil filling

2 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
½ cup raw walnuts
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ cup fresh ricotta cheese
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For serving

fresh basil leaves, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Arrange the portobello caps gill-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides with 1 tbsp of the olive oil and season with 1/4 tsp salt and the black pepper. Roast for 12–15 minutes, until the caps are tender and have released most of their moisture.

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