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Autumn Harvest Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Autumn Harvest Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms You’ll Adore

Delight in yummy Autumn Harvest Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, featuring quinoa, butternut squash, cranberries, and walnuts for a flavorful vegetarian dish.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 mushrooms
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffing
  • 4 large Portobello Mushrooms firm caps
  • 1 cup Quinoa cooked in vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Butternut Squash diced
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme or dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
For Preparation
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Clean each portobello mushroom under cool water, gently wiping any dirt. Remove stems and scrape out the dark gills. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  4. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté diced butternut squash for 8-10 minutes until tender. In the last 2 minutes, add the minced garlic and thyme.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, sautéed butternut squash, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts, mixing well.
  6. Stuff each mushroom cap with the quinoa stuffing mixture, packing it in well. Top with parmesan cheese.
  7. Place the stuffed mushrooms on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until tender and cheese is golden.

Notes

Feel free to customize using your favorite veggies, and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.