Dinner: California Zesty Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

Baked portabella mushrooms with a zesty twist.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health benefits of California Zesty Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.

Ingredients

2 tbsps fat free Italian dressing
4 tsps parmesan cheese, grated
1 dash sea salt
1 oz boneless chicken, cooked, shredded
1 oz mozzarella cheese, grated
1 dash pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 portabella mushrooms
1/2 bunch spinach, chopped
4 slices tomato
2 tbsps sweet red peppers

Instructions

1. Remove stems and gills from mushrooms and lightly brush mushroom caps with a little Italian dressing. Place caps on foil-lined baking pan and set aside.

2. Heat remaining dressing in saucepan over medium heat and saute mushroom stems, garlic and red peppers.

3. Add spinach to saucepan. Simmer until spinach is wilted. Toss in chicken.

4. Flavor to taste with salt and black pepper.

5. Spoon mixture into mushroom caps and top with tomatoes. Add mozzarella cheese over the tomatoes.

6. Sprinkle parmesan cheese.

7. Bake at 375 °F (190 °C) for 18 to 20 minutes until mushroom is tender and cheese is melted.

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