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Cheesy Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shallot diced
- 24 button mushrooms stems removed
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup shredded kale
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoon Cilantro lime pesto see link in post
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese plus additional for topping
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté shallot until translucent.
- Add thyme and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in kale and quinoa. Add Pesto and Stir.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in Parmesan. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Use a spoon to fill mushroom caps with mixture. Arrange on foil covered baking sheet or in a oven safe pan, and bake for 30 minutes.
I love stuffed mushrooms! I would have never thought to use quinoa in them though! Thanks!
Thanks Stephanie. Mushrooms are the best. Stuffing them is just a added bonus 🙂 🙂
Yum! So delicious. Quinoa has been saving me lately – it’s the healthiest item I’ve eaten among all the cookies and candies and pies. Thank goodness for quinoa and stuffed mushrooms!
Hahahahahaha Lily I am recovering from my cookie exchange too 🙂
These look amazing. I’m already planning for my 2016 slim down.
2016 slim down plans are in full effect here too Eryn 🙂
Oh my goodness – if these aren’t mouth watering I don’t know what is! I love quinoa and I love mushrooms – perfect combination! These are perfect for our New Year’s buffet!