Caprese Portabella Mushrooms
Elevate your appetizer game with these Caprese Portabella Mushrooms, a mouthwatering fusion of classic Italian flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender, oven-roasted Portabella mushroom caps serve as the perfect base for layers of creamy fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves, all finished with a luscious drizzle of balsamic glaze. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this low-carb, gluten-free recipe offers an irresistible combination of earthy, savory, and tangy notes. Ideal as a crowd-pleasing starter or a light, elegant main dish, these mushrooms pair beautifully with a crisp salad or toasted bread. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions alike, this dish is a guaranteed hit for lovers of Caprese salad and hearty, plant-based flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Portabella mushrooms (large caps, cleaned and stems removed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 8 pieces Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Using a damp cloth, gently clean the Portabella mushroom caps to remove any dirt. Remove the stems and gills using a spoon, creating a hollow space for the filling.
Brush both sides of the mushroom caps with olive oil and place them gill-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle the insides of the mushrooms with salt and black pepper to taste.
Place slices of fresh mozzarella cheese into each mushroom cap, dividing evenly among the mushrooms.
Top the mozzarella with halved cherry tomatoes, gently pressing them into the cheese.
Bake the mushrooms in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the mushrooms from the oven and let them cool for 2 minutes. Top each mushroom with fresh basil leaves.
Drizzle balsamic glaze over the stuffed mushrooms before serving for a tangy-sweet finish.
Serve warm as an appetizer or a main dish with a side of salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.2 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.1 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 1907 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.2 g | ||
| Protein | 59.0 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1268 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2115 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
