RICOTTA-STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Ricotta-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms image

These mushrooms are rich and creamy and bright at the same time because of the fresh herbs and tomato. I especially like to serve them with grilled asparagus. -Tre Balchowsky, Sausalito, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 large portobello mushrooms
6 slices large tomato
3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons slivered almonds or pine nuts, toasted
1 small garlic clove
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 to 3 teaspoons water

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley and pepper. Remove and discard stems from mushrooms; with a spoon, scrape and remove gills. Fill caps with ricotta mixture. Top with tomato slices., Grill, covered, over medium heat until mushrooms are tender, 8-10 minutes. Remove from grill with a metal spatula., Meanwhile, place basil, almonds and garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add remaining Parmesan cheese; pulse just until blended. While processing, gradually add oil and enough water to reach desired consistency. Spoon over stuffed mushrooms before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges