Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Serves 4-8
Ingredients:
8 portobello mushrooms, cleaned, stems and gills removed
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, small dice
3 medium zucchini, cleaned and small dice
½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
10 sprigs thyme, stripped
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Pre-bake mushrooms: Place mushrooms stem side down on baking pan. Bake 10 minutes or until beginning to soften. Remove and set aside.
Make filling: While mushrooms bake, sauté garlic, onion, zucchini, and tomatoes in half the olive oil over medium heat until vegetables are soft. Season with salt and pepper.
Combine stuffing: In a medium bowl, combine cooked vegetables, panko breadcrumbs, and thyme.
Stuff and top: Fill reserved mushroom caps with vegetable mixture. Place on baking sheet. Top each with Parmesan cheese.
Final bake: Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.