Pesto Spinach-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Roasted Butternut Squash Orzo
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Ingredients

  • 2 (10-oz) pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • ½ cup mascarpone cheese, softened
  • ½ cup pesto
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 6 portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Squeeze spinach dry using paper towels. Combine spinach, mascarpone, pesto, ½ cup Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Arrange mushrooms on a foil-lined baking sheet; brush with oil. Bake 5 minutes or until beginning to soften.
  3. Carefully spoon spinach mixture into partially-baked mushrooms. Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs; bake 5 minutes longer or until breadcrumbs are toasted.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 3 cups diced butternut squash
  • 2 shallots, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning 
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1½ cups orzo
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss together squash, shallots, oil, Italian seasoning, and pepper on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until squash is browned and tender.
  2. Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions; drain and toss with roasted squash, cheese, and thyme.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
289
269
558
Fat (g) 22 7 29
Sat. Fat (g) 8 2 10
Protein (g) 13 11 24
Carb (g) 14 44 58
Fiber (g) 5 8 13
Sodium (mg) 535 351 886

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