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Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com

Updated: November 22, 2008

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These delicious stuffed mushrooms are great as appetizers or as a side dish.

Prep Time: 0 hours, 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 hours, 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 package frozen spinach
  • 12 large mushrooms
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat cheese
  • Olive oil for cooking - about 2 tablespoons
  • You may substitute fresh spinach or swiss chard for the frozen spinach.

Preparation:

1. Defrost the spinach and wring out excess water.

2. Place the spinach in a bowl, cover, and cook in the microwave on high for 3 minutes.

3. Remove the mushroom stems, chop the stems, saute them with a little olive oil. Remove and add to the spinach.

4. Take the mushroom caps and gently saute them in olive oil for 3-4 minutes.

5. Add salt and pepper to taste to the spinach and sauteed chopped stems.

6. Place caps on plate, stuff each with a spoonful of the spinach mixture.

7. Top each cap with a little shredded cheese

Serve as a side dish with meat entree.

Nutrition
Per mushroom, approximately 35 calories.

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