Air Fryer Pork and Mozzarella Stuffed Portobello
A juicy portobello mushroom stuffed with savory cooked pork, cherry tomatoes, and melted mozzarella. Quick to prepare in the air fryer for a satisfying lunch.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Use pre-cooked lean roast pork or leftover pork tenderloin to keep prep under 5 minutes.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Wipe 1 large portobello mushroom cap clean…
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Wipe 1 large portobello mushroom cap clean…
Wipe 1 large portobello mushroom cap clean with a damp paper towel and gently remove the stem.
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Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C)
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
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Brush the outside of the mushroom cap…
Brush the outside of the mushroom cap with 1 tsp olive oil and place it stem-side up in the air fryer basket.
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Layer 100g cooked pork loin slice and…
Layer 100g cooked pork loin slice and 4 cherry tomato halves inside the mushroom cap.
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Top evenly with 30g mozzarella cheese
Top evenly with 30g mozzarella cheese.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Air fry at 380°F (190°C) for 8…
Air fry at 380°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes until the mushroom is tender and the mozzarella is melted and bubbling.
Look for: the mushroom is tender and the mozzarella is melted and bubbling
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Carefully transfer to a plate and let…
Carefully transfer to a plate and let cool for 2 minutes before serving.
Allow: 2 minutes
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