Description
Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are a delicious and healthy dish that combines fresh flavors and satisfying textures. Featuring large, meaty Portobello mushrooms filled with creamy mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil, this recipe is elevated by a rich garlic butter drizzle. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, these stuffed mushrooms are low-carb and packed with nutrients. With just 15 minutes of preparation and baking time, you can impress your family and friends with this gourmet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 large Portobello mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 5–6 fresh mozzarella cheese balls (sliced)
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
- Balsamic vinegar (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine butter, crushed garlic, and chopped parsley.
- Place the cleaned Portobello mushroom caps upside down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush each mushroom generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Fill each mushroom cap with slices of mozzarella and top with tomato slices.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom (100g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 228mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg