Description
Delicious Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms bursting with flavors of fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, topped with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed or sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush both sides of the Portobello caps with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place gill side up on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, garlic, and basil. Toss until combined.
- Spoon the tomato-mozzarella mixture into each Portobello cap.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until mushrooms are tender and cheese is melted.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with extra basil before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Allow mozzarella to sit at room temperature before using for optimal melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg