Vegetable Heaven - Broccoli-Stuffed Mushrooms

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Broccoli-Stuffed Mushrooms

 

Recipe By :Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2 pounds broccoli

1 small onion

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups grated gruyere OR emmenthaler cheese

black pepper to taste

4 4-inch diameter portobello mushrooms OR 14 to 16 domestic

mushrooms (2-inch diameter)

 

Shave the outer skins from the broccoli stalks with a good vegetable peeler.

Cut off the topmost florets, leaving a bit of stem, so you'll have something to

" plant, " and set aside. Cut the shaved stems and the onion into chunks, place

them in a food processor, and process until finely minced. You might have to do

this in batches.

Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a medium-large skillet with an oven-proof handle.

Add the broccoli florets and a pinch of salt. Stir-fry over medium heat for

just a few minutes, or until the florets are bright green and tender-crisp.

Transfer to a bowl, and set aside.

Without cleaning it, heat the skillet again. Add another 1/2 tablespoon oil,

the minced broccoli-onion mixture, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Saute over

medium-high heat for 5 minutes, then transfer to a bowl and stir in 1 cup of the

grated cheese. Grind in some black pepper.

Remove and discard the mushroom stems, and peel the mushrooms if necessary. If

you're using portobello mushrooms, scrape out the soft insides of the mushroom

cap with a spoon, if desired. Divide the filling evenly among the hollowed-out

mushrooms, and arrange a tight cluster of broccoli florets right in the top of

each one. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.

Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel, and return it to the stove. Turn the

heat to medium, and add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. Place the filled

mushrooms in the pan, cover, and cook undisturbed for about 10 to 15 minutes, or

until the mushrooms are cooked through. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the

tops, and place the entire skillet under the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes, or

until the cheese is thoroughly melted and lightly browned. Serve hot, warm, or

at room temperature.

 

 

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Per serving: 84 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (52% calories from fat); 3g

Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 162mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : If you make these with portobello mushrooms, you'll end up with

portobellos large enough to be a meal unto themselves.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0