Couscous-Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps with Mozzarella

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Couscous-Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps with Mozzarella

Because portobello mushrooms have a meaty texture, you won’t miss the meat in this vegetarian dish.

Ingredients

Servings  4   Serving Size   2 mushroom caps

  • 8 portobello mushrooms (with caps that are about 5 inches in diameter)
  • 3/4 cup uncooked couscous
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes (about 3)
  • 3/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped black olives, drained
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground preferred)
  • 1 1/4 cups boiling water
  • 3 ounces shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese

Directions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. 
  2. Remove and discard the stems from each mushroom. Using a spoon, scrape the black gills from the underside of each mushroom cap. Transfer the caps to the baking sheet with the cavities up. 
  3. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are soft. 
  4. Put the couscous in a medium bowl. Put the tomatoes, green onions, and olives on the couscous. 
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and pepper. Pour over the couscous and vegetables. 
  6. Pour the water over all, stirring to combine. Cover the bowl tightly. Let stand to steam for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the couscous is fully cooked. Fluff with a fork. 
  7. When the mushroom caps are baked, use a paper towel to blot up any extra moisture on the mushrooms. Spoon the couscous mixture into the caps, filling each one. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the couscous mixture. 
  8. Return the baking sheet to the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the mozzarella melts. Serve immediately. 

Cooking Tip: When shopping for the mushrooms to use in this recipe, choose mushrooms with caps deep enough to hold the stuffing. Instead of discarding the mushroom stems, you can always freeze them to use later when making chicken or vegetable broth.

Nutrition Facts

Couscous-Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps with Mozzarella
CaloriesCalories
261 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
14g Per Serving
FiberFiber
6g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories 261
Total Fat 6.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.5 g
Cholesterol 4 mg
Sodium 311 mg
Total Carbohydrate 37 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars 0 g
Protein 14 g

Dietary Exchanges
2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat

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Because portobello mushrooms have a meaty texture, you won’t miss the meat in this vegetarian dish.

Nutrition Facts

Couscous-Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps with Mozzarella
CaloriesCalories
261 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
14g Per Serving
FiberFiber
6g Per Serving
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Calories 261
Total Fat 6.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.5 g
Cholesterol 4 mg
Sodium 311 mg
Total Carbohydrate 37 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars 0 g
Protein 14 g

Dietary Exchanges
2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat

Ingredients

Servings  4   Serving Size   2 mushroom caps

  • 8 portobello mushrooms (with caps that are about 5 inches in diameter)
  • 3/4 cup uncooked couscous
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes (about 3)
  • 3/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped black olives, drained
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground preferred)
  • 1 1/4 cups boiling water
  • 3 ounces shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. 
  2. Remove and discard the stems from each mushroom. Using a spoon, scrape the black gills from the underside of each mushroom cap. Transfer the caps to the baking sheet with the cavities up. 
  3. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are soft. 
  4. Put the couscous in a medium bowl. Put the tomatoes, green onions, and olives on the couscous. 
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and pepper. Pour over the couscous and vegetables. 
  6. Pour the water over all, stirring to combine. Cover the bowl tightly. Let stand to steam for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the couscous is fully cooked. Fluff with a fork. 
  7. When the mushroom caps are baked, use a paper towel to blot up any extra moisture on the mushrooms. Spoon the couscous mixture into the caps, filling each one. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the couscous mixture. 
  8. Return the baking sheet to the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the mozzarella melts. Serve immediately. 

Cooking Tip: When shopping for the mushrooms to use in this recipe, choose mushrooms with caps deep enough to hold the stuffing. Instead of discarding the mushroom stems, you can always freeze them to use later when making chicken or vegetable broth.

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