STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Mushrooms are plentiful on the farmer's market in California. I search for massive caps which can be nonetheless related to the stems. What I love to do is use leftovers when making this straightforward dish. Use leftover bread ends, mushrooms and different veggies in your fridge. Maintain it easy and you'll make this straightforward recipe a minimum of three or four occasions a month. In case you are river camping , do this identical dish within the dutch oven.

12 massive complete mushrooms (button, crimini, and many others)

1/four olive oil (break up into two parts)

1 head of garlic chopped and minced

1/2 yellow onion diced

1 cup chopped mushrooms (stems from the entire mushroom)

1/2 cup of spinach (cooked, chopped & drained)

thyme, rosemary, oregano (number of herbs that you just like)

salt, pepper

1/2 cup of dried out bread crumbs

handful of cherry tomatoes

Brush and clear mushrooms. Break off stem fastidiously leaving cap complete. Chop stems and set to aspect. In a big skillet, place 1 portion of olive oil into skillet. Add garlic to taste the oil. Add diced onions and carmelize slowly (translucent w/ darkish brown edges). Add chopped mushrooms and saute till all moisture is gone. Add spinach. Add herbs, salt & pepper. Add bread crumbs on the finish. Combine effectively and let cool. Rub every mushroom cap with a bit olive oil (use reserved 2nd portion of oil). Place cap aspect down onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Add a dollop of combination to every mushroom cap. Add a tiny little bit of tomato (I take advantage of 1/2 of a cherry tomato to prime every cap). Drizzle left over olive oil over the complete platter of stuffed mushrooms. Broil till tomato is completely wilted and mushrooms look cooked (dry and darkish). (approx 10 min or much less relying on dimension of mushroom).

Variations for non-vegans or non-vegetarians: add cooked Italian sausage to the combination previous to the chopped mushrooms. Omit seasonings attributable to sausage seasoning. Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese earlier than you broil. One other nice variation is so as to add ricotta cheese to the combination after which put together as outlined above.

Serves four to five folks as an addition to the primary course. Stuffed mushrooms are additionally an incredible hors d'ouevres at room temperature! Strive completely different mixes and do not be afraid to experiment!