Vegetable Stuffed Portobellos

Vegetable Stuffed Portobellos

These delightful Vegetable Stuffed Portobellos are incredibly satisfying and subtly savory. Overflowing with fresh veggies, herbs, and smothered in a blanket of melted cheese, this recipe is the perfect healthy dish for lunch, dinner, or any festive gathering.

Ingredients

  • 4 large portobello mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 small eggplant, diced
  • 1 teaspoon of dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup of grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Clean the portobello mushrooms, remove the stems, and scoop out the gills. Place them on a baking sheet, cap-side down.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skilled over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until onions become slightly translucent.
  3. Add in bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, dried basil, and dried oregano. Stir gently and cook until vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Spoon the vegetable mixture into each of the hollowed-out mushroom caps, filling them to the edges.
  5. Sprinkle each stuffed mushroom with the grated cheese, covering the vegetable mixture.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the mushrooms are tender.
  7. After removing the filled portobellos from the oven, garnish them with the fresh parsley and serve while they are still warm.
  8. With this healthy and hearty Vegetable Stuffed Portobellos recipe, you'll definitely enjoy a delicious meat-free meal that's packed full of nutritious goodness.