I believe this recipe has been posted at least once, however I enjoy it so much I figured why not! So, on with the recipe...
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/293.shtml Roasted Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Spinach-Cilantro Pesto Serves: 4 Ingredients 8 large portobello mushrooms (5-6 inches diameter) Vegetable cooking spray 1 cup finely chopped zucchini 1 cup shredded carrots 3 green onions and tops, thinly sliced 4 tablespoons dry unseasoned breadcrumbs Spinach-Cilantro pesto (recipe follows) Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese Directions Remove and chop mushroom stems. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute mushroom stems, zucchini, carrots, and green onions until crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in breadcrumbs and pesto. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon vegetable mixture onto mushrooms. Spray aluminum-foil-lined jelly roll pan with cooking spray; arrange mushrooms on pan. Roast mushrooms at 425 degrees until mushrooms are tender, about 20 minutes, sprinkling with cheese the last 5 minutes of roasting time. SPINACH-CILANTRO PESTO Makes about 1/2 cup INGREDIENTS 1 cup loosely packed spinach leaves 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro 3 cloves garlic 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon grated fat-free Parmesan cheese 1-2 teaspoons olive oil 1-2 teaspoons lime juice 1-2 teaspoons water Salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS Process all ingredients, except water, salt and pepper, in a food processor or blender until smooth; add water if necessary for consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature. Nutritional Information Per Serving Calories: 185 ; Protein: 16 g ; Fat: 3.9 g ; Sodium: 206 mg; Cholesterol: 7.6 mg ; Carbohydrates: 19.1 g Exchanges: 4 Vegetable, 1 Meat, 1/2 Bread/Starch Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes Contents © Diabetic Gourmet ® Contributed content may be protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
