Delicious Stuffed Mushrooms
Most of us are on overload from Thanksgiving feasting, and these stuffed mushrooms are a delicious and healthy way to get back into a healthy routine. It’s also a great way to use leftover gluten-free stuffing (I’ll include my incredibly delicious gluten-free and HEALTHY recipe soon) Mushrooms are actually a great addition to the vegetarian’s diet. Mushrooms are low in calories, fat-free, cholesterol-free, gluten-free, and very low in sodium, yet they provide important nutrients, including selenium, potassium (8%), riboflavin, niacin, vitamin D and more (source here). What’s not to love about that? I personally love mushrooms, but some people can’t stomach them on their own, so stuffing them adds a great additional flavor profile. To make stuffed mushrooms, here are two options: Bright Veggie Stuffed Mushrooms and Traditional Stuffed Mushrooms. Bright Veggie Stuffed Mushrooms: Ingredients: Large shiitake mushrooms (4-6 inches) Veggies of choice (I used grape tomatoes, red peppers, zucchini, white onions, and baby spinach) Fresh sprinkling of Parmesan cheese (optional) Jasmine, brown, or basmati rice (optional) 1/4 clove of crushed garlic Seasonings: curry, garlic …