Portabellas Stuffed With Spinach, Bacon and Pine Nuts |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Serve on a bed of fresh salad leaves, lightly dressed with a lemon vinaigrette. These can be prepared in advance up to the baking stage. Store on a baking sheet in the fridge. Ingredients:
4 large portabella mushrooms |
4 tablespoons pine nuts |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 shallots, finely chopped |
2 slices bacon, finely chopped |
3/4 lb fresh spinach, washed and heavy stalks removed |
6 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs |
1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg |
salt and black pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F Carefully cut out the centre stem of the mushrooms. Lay the pine nuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 3-4 minutes until just beginning to colour, taking care not to let them burn. Set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saucepan and fry the shallots and bacon pieces, until soft but not coloured, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the spinach leaves, cover the pan and cook for a minute or two until leaves have wilted. (No need to add extra water the water on the leaves will be enough to cook the spinach.)
4. Place the cooked spinach mixture between two plates and squeeze out as much water as you can.
5. Chop the cooked spinach roughly and place in a bowl, along with the toasted pine nuts, 4 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs, nutmeg, salt and pepper and mix well to combine.
6. Divide the mixture between the mushrooms, lightly pressing the spinach stuffing into the cup.
7. Mix the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and two remaining tablespoons of breadcrumbs together and scatter over the filling.
8. Place the mushrooms on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
9. Serve on a bed of fresh salad leaves, lightly dressed with a lemon vinaigrette.
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