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Lentil-Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 12-16 medium mushrooms
- ¼ cup butter or margarine
- ¼ cup onions, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ½ cup green lentils, cooked
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated (or cheddar cheese)
- ½ cup dry plain bread crumbs
Directions
- 1. Preheat oven to 190° C (350° F).
- 2. Remove stems from mushrooms. Chop stems and set aside. Arrange caps in an oiled baking dish.
- 3. In a frying pan, stir together butter, chopped stems, onion, salt and pepper. Cook until onions are clear and soft.
- 4. Stir in lentils, cheese, and bread crumbs. Remove from heat.
- 5. Stuff caps with the lentil mixture. Bake caps for 10-15 minutes, or broil them for about 5 minutes. Serve hot
Nutritional information
- Per Serving (1.5oz)
- Calories 94.5
- Protein 3,4g
- Carbohydrates 7.8g
- Fibre 1.5g
- Sugars 0.8g
- Fat 5.7g
- Cholesterol 3.7mg
- Potassium 115mg
- Sodium 174mg
- Vitamin A 4%
- Vitamin C 2%
- Calcium 6%
- Folate 2%
- Iron 15%
- Zinc 3%
Servings:
12 - 16
Hidden Healthy Superstars
Exotic, foreign foods are sometimes perceived as healthier for us. But you really don’t need to look far to find healthy options. Locally grown in Canada, Canadian Lentils are budget-friendly, nutritious staples that offer an array of health benefits.
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