Stuffed Mushrooms

Button mushrooms are milder and absorb different flavors beautifully. These baked caps can be served as an appetizer, side or a small lunch with a salad. We used black garbanzo beans, which can be found at your local Indian grocer.
makes 20 mushrooms (~5 servings)
ingredients
1 lb (~20) button mushrooms
2 Tbsp EVOO
pinch salt
½ cup of cooked black garbanzo beans*, chopped
1 tsp minced garlic
½ tsp coriander seeds crushed with a rolling pin
1 serrano pepper
2 Tbsp chopped pecans
½ cup of coconut milk
2 Tbsp of herbs - cilantro, basil or kari leaves
1 tsp salt
instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Remove the stems & reserve. Take the caps of the button mushrooms and brush or rinse to ensure they are clean. Marinate with 2 Tbsp of olive oil & salt then place cup side up on a baking sheet.
- Finely chop the mushroom stems and sauté with a bit of olive oil to remove any excess water. Remove from the heat and add to the black beans, garlic, coriander seeds, serrano pepper, pecans, coconut milk, herbs and salt.
- Stuff the mushrooms with the mixture and bake for 10 minutes.
- Let rest or 10 minutes before eating.
notes
*replace with regular garbanzos or black beans
ideas / variations
- Replace the coconut milk with your favorite melting cheese (like goat cheese).
- Replace the black beans with lentils - channa dal is particularly good.
- Place in a bowl over Mint Coconut Chutney.
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