Feta Cheese and Herb Stuffed Mushrooms

These savory mushroom morsels are the perfect gluten free appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients

12 large mushrooms
3 green onions chopped fine
2 garlic cloves pressed
1/2 cup (125 mL) toasted pine nuts
3/4 cup (175 mL) feta cheese crumbled
1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh basil
2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil
1 egg
1/4 (1 mL) tsp Celtic sea salt
1/4 (1 mL) tsp pepper
Paprika for sprinkling

Note: Whenever possible choose organic, local ingredients.

Directions

1. Wash mushrooms and remove stem, then set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 400º F.  Line baking sheet with parchment paper and place mushroom caps on top.

3. In a food processor place mushroom stems, green onion, garlic, basil and olive oil and blend.  Then add pine nuts, feta cheese, egg, salt and pepper and blend again.

4. Fill mushroom caps with mixture and lightly sprinkle each with paprika.  Place in oven for 35 minutes.

5. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Makes: 12 stuffed mushrooms

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