Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Portobellos
A comforting, low-carb Italian classic featuring meaty portobello mushrooms stuffed with a rich spinach and ricotta filling. Topped with marinara and melted mozzarella for a satisfying, nutrient-dense dinner.
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Before you start
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Equipment
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Time saver
These are great for meal prep; you can assemble and stuff the mushrooms up to 24 hours in advance and keep them covered in the fridge until you are ready to bake.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Prep oz frozen chopped spinach (thawed)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel and carefully snap off the stems.
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Lightly brush both sides of the mushroom…
Lightly brush both sides of the mushroom caps with olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper. Place them gill-side up on a rimmed baking sheet.
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In a medium bowl
In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, squeezed-dry spinach, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and the dried Italian seasoning.
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Spoon about a tablespoon of marinara sauce…
Spoon about a tablespoon of marinara sauce into the bottom of each mushroom cap, then divide the ricotta and spinach mixture evenly among the four caps, spreading it gently.
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Top the ricotta layer with the remaining…
Top the ricotta layer with the remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over each mushroom.
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Bake for 18 to 20 minutes
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese is beautifully golden and bubbly. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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The nutrition underneath
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It is essential to squeeze as…
It is essential to squeeze as much water out of the thawed spinach as possible before mixing it with the ricotta to prevent a watery filling.
These are great for meal prep
These are great for meal prep; you can assemble and stuff the mushrooms up to 24 hours in advance and keep them covered in the fridge until you are ready to bake.
Always check marinara sauce labels to…
Always check marinara sauce labels to ensure no added sugars sneak in, which helps keep your evening blood sugar perfectly stable.
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