Ingredients

  • 1 cup Panko crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced, divided
  • 12 ounces tofu (I use Lite) squeezed of excess water (place a heavy plate on top of it for about 15 minutes)
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 4 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon celery leaves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon onion, minced
  • 16 ounces button mushrooms, stems removed and reserved for another use

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the Panko crumbs and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until toasty brown. Add 1 tablespoon minced cilantro and set aside.
  • In the food processor, puree the tofu, tahini and tamari until smooth.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the tofu mixure, the remaining cilantro and the minced celery leaves, red bell pepper, garlic and onion.
  • Stuff each mushroom cap with the mixture, heaping it on top. Sprinkle with prepared toasted Panko crumbs.
  • Bake in a 9x13 baking dish for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.