Protein punch stuffed mushrooms

This is such a beautiful simple and effective Rockstar for any platter, salad or side dish.

Vegan or not this is a simple crowd pleaser.

The awesome combination of textures flavours and layers keep it interesting and surprisingly satisfying!

Have a whirle at adding different spices and herbs to the combination. I dare you to elaborate on this one! But show us your stuff! Become a member and add your twists for all to appreciate! X

SERVES 6-8 INGREDIENTS • ½ cup chickpeas or canelinni beans • 1/3 cup chopped toasted/raw pecans • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 teaspoon dried or fresh oregano • 150gm extra firm tofu • 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 14-16 sml-med white button mushrooms (washed)

For the pesto herby goodness • 4 garlic cloves • 2 spring onions • 2 cups basil leaves & 2 of a green leaf like baby spinach or rocket • 1/2 cup chives • 4 small red chillies • 1/4 cup pine nuts or hemp seeds • 5 tablespoons olive oil • Juice from half a lemon • Salt to taste PREPARATION 1. Heat the oven to 375°F. 210 Decmoo 2. If roasting -Place pecans on a oven tray lined with baking paper and bake for 9 mins. Shake/toss/turn at 6 mins. Allow 10-15 mins to cool.

3. Gently remove the centre storks from the mushrooms (please keep for another time) and placed on a oven train line with baking paper and roast for 3 minutes. Remove and allowed to cool. 4. Heat the olive oil in a skillet . Add the onions and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes, until soft. 

5. In a food processor add the pecans and chickpeas/ canelinni beans, pulse 3 times. Then add the oregano, tofu, yeast, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and cooked onions. Pulse twice and scrape sides, repeated twice. 6. Press a spoonful of filling into the mushroom, mounding it a bit on top. Place the mushrooms on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are browned. 

7. Using two teaspoons  carefully  spoon  the pesto atop each one and serve immediately. 👌 

You can even go one step further with this one and using your favourite bread crumbs fully crumb the entire mushroom! Oo

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