Ingredients

  • 4 large portabella mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup minced onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 23 cup minced red bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 23 cup ricotta cheese (can use low-fat)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 14 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Lightly oil a baking dish.
  • Wipe or brush any soil off the mushrooms.
  • Remove the stems and discard or save for making mushroom broth or veggie stock.
  • Rinse caps and pat dry with a towel.
  • In a skillet, warm 2 T.
  • of the oil and saute the onions for about 5 minute.
  • ,or till they begin to soften.
  • Add the garlic and peppers and saute for 5 minute.
  • more.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix together the basil, cheeses, salt, and bread crumbs.
  • Stir the sauteed vegetables into the mixture.
  • Brush the portabellos with the remaining T.
  • of oil and place them gill side up in the baking dish.
  • Spread cheese mixture on the caps as equally as possible.
  • Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until the mushrooms release their juices and the cheese is melted.
  • Serve hot.