Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms

Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms

  • 12 large button mushrooms
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 slices turkey bacon
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/8- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoon cream cheese
  • 4 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 
  2. Remove stems from mushrooms and set aside.
  3. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  4. Coat a small pan with 1 teaspoon olive oil and add the onions. 
  5. Sauté on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  6. Add the cooked quinoa, broth and garlic powder and cook for another 3-4 minutes. 
  7. Remove from the heat, let cool a bit, then transfer to a small bowl and then stir in the cream cheese.
  8. Place the mushrooms on a baking sheet and divide/add the filling to them.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes, until starting to brown.
  10. Remove from oven top with parmesan cheese, and bake for another 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly toasted.

Courtesy of:

Marie Feldmen RD, CDE, CHC
Author: The Big Book of Diabetes Recipes (Adams Media January 2016)
Blog: www.nourishyoudelicious.blogspot.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 mushroom

Servings Per Recipe: 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 40

Total Fat 2.5 g

Saturated Fat 1 g

Sodium 85 mg

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Total Carbohydrate 3 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 1 g

Protein 2 g