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Quick and Easy Greek Style Stuffed Mushrooms

ByElena Paravantes, MS, RD

Easy Greek style stuffed mushrooms

These are the easiest appetizers you will ever make. We make these at least once a week, on a weekday! That’s how easy they are.

The filling is made with easy to find ingredients, and you can play with the amounts. The best thing about this recipe is that it requires minimal prep work, so sauteing or any other type of cooing beforehand-you just mix all the ingredients together and spoon them in the mushrooms. You can also make the filling earlier and keep it in the fridge, although it literally takes 5 minutes. I use barley bread crumbs, or you can use whole grain breadcrumbs as well. I used a Greek soft goat cheese (katiki), but you can also use cream cheese, and I’ll be trying yogurt in the future. I find that goat cheese adds more flavor though. These are pretty healthy, I use olive oil and plenty of herbs and feta for flavor.

Another thing I do is peel the mushrooms. I learned this from my French mother in law. It seems time consuming, but it actually is calming and it only takes a few minutes plus it takes away the worry that you haven’t washed them well enough or that they have soaked too much water. Here’s a video that shows the process- I do it with my hands (no knife). So there you have it: a vegetable based appetizer with just a few calories but rich in flavor.

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Greek Style Stuffed Mushrooms

Greek style stuffed mushrooms
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 20 medium
Author: Elena Paravantes, MS, RD
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Ingredients

  • 20 Medium size button mushrooms about 12 ounces
  • 3 tablespoons whole grain breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil plus extra for drizzling
  • 3 ounces feta
  • 3 teaspoon soft cheese such as cream cheese I used katiki-a greek goats cheese
  • 3 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped mint
  • Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius)
  • In a bowl, mash all the ingredients (except mushrooms) with a fork, until somewhat creamy.
  • Wash or peel the mushrooms.
  • Fill the mushrooms with the filling, placing them on a pan.
  • Once filled, sprinkle with a few more bread crumbs, and add a few drops of olive oil on each mushroom (I used a sprayer).
  • Bake for about 15-20 minutes until top is golden.
  • Sprinkle with some herbs and serve warm.

Photo by Elena Paravantes

Elena Paravantes, MS, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by the U.S. Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). She is an expert on the Mediterranean Diet. She has been active as a clinician, consultant, author and lecturer for 20 years, both in the U.S. and Greece. An expert on the Greek Mediterranean Diet, her interviews and articles have been published in many publications including CNN, U.S. News and World Report, Prevention, NPR, and Shape. Elena has collaborated with a number of organizations including Loyola University, Yale University, University of Missouri, Louisiana State University, and the American College of Greece. Elena earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and her Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She holds has a Master’s Degree of Science in Health Management.

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  2. Stuffed mushrooms are so delicious and I find that it’s a definite crowd pleaser. Katiki is one of those cheese that can be hard to find, but it’s well worth it because of the flavor and texture. Fresh herbs make an amazing addition to most foods!

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