Mushrooms Stuffed with Sage Pesto
(from kintyre’s recipe box)
Source: Organic Sage container
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Serves 12 people
Categories: appetizers, not tried
Ingredients
- 24 (1 1/2 inch diameter) mushrooms, about 1 pound
- 1 cup loosely packed parsley, Italian flat-leaf preferred
- 1/4 cup loosely packed Organics Sage leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon regular or low-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Organics olive oil
- 1 slice wheat or white bread, crust removed, torn into pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
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Clean and remove stems from mushrooms.
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Place rounded side down on a baking sheet.
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In a food processor, process parsley, sage, garlic, and cheese until ground.
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Mix in mayonnaise and oil until blended.
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Add bread and walnuts; pulse until finely chopped.
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Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
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Using a small spoon, fill mushroom caps with pesto.
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(Mushrooms may be refrigerated overnight, if desired.)
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Before serving, bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until mushrooms are soft.