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Quinoa and Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 164kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 cup water
  • 40 crimini baby bella mushrooms
  • 2 mild chicken sausages finely chopped
  • 2 kale leaves finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup part-skim mozzarella shredded
  • 1 generous pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Heat your oven to 350F.
  • Combine the quinoa and water in a small pot. Bring to a boil; cook 10-15 minutes or until the water has absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and mix in the sausage, kale, cream cheese, and balsamic vinegar. Let cool slightly. Stir in the mozzarella and red pepper flakes.
  • Use a paring knife to remove the mushroom stems and hollow out the caps. Arrange cut-side up on a baking sheet. Stuff about 1 heaping teaspoon of filling into each mushroom.
  • Bake 20 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and begins to brown.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

1 serving = 5 mushrooms

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 1g