Low-Carb Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

These mini low-carb stuffed mushrooms are the perfect finger food to serve at a cocktail party, or a keto starter before a main course.

To stuff smaller mushrooms, you need to remove the stems and scoop out the gills so that there is space to put the stuffing. Keep these stems and gills — they are delicious roughly chopped and fried with some garlic, or with scrambled eggs.

While stuffed mushrooms can sometimes be a bit soggy, this low-carb recipe partially cooks the mushrooms before stuffing, which helps to remove moisture and prevent any sogginess.

For even creamier cheesy stuffed mushrooms, add 3 to 4 tablespoons of cream cheese, goat's cheese or mascarpone to the spinach.

Step-by-step

1. Turn your broiler (grill or top oven element) to high, and move your highest oven rack to the middle of the oven.

2. Remove the stems from the mushrooms, and use a spoon to scoop out some of the gills.

   

3. Place them on a tray lighted sprayed with olive oil or brushed with ghee. Sprinkle with half the salt, and then cook 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain the liquid and dab them dry with a paper towel.

   

4. Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a small saucepan and add the garlic. Cook stirring 30 seconds over low to medium heat and then add the greens. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 mins. Allow to cool a few minutes and then stir through parmesan or hard cheese of choice. Optionally, mix in the cream cheese, goat's cheese or mascarpone.

   

5. Divide amongst mushroom cups.

   

6. Return to the broiler/ grill, and broil/ grill for 3-4 minutes until the cheese has started to go golden.

7. Store in a covered container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat before serving.

   

Recipe

Low-Carb Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

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These keto cheese stuffed mushrooms are the perfect finger food to serve at a cocktail party, or a starter ...

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15m

Overall

30m

Servings

5

2.1 g

Net carbs

4.8 g

Protein

7.1 g

Fat

90

kcal

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Ingredients makes 5 servings

• 10 medium cups white mushrooms, stems and gills removed (300 g/ 10.6 oz)
• ¹/₂ tsp sea salt
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided (30 ml)
• 1 cup frozen spinach, drained (156 g/ 5.5 oz) or cooked beet greens or chard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 5 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese or other Italian-style hard cheese of choice (25 g/ 0.9 oz)
• Optional: 3-4 tbsp cream cheese, soft giat's cheese or mascarpone

Instructions

1. Turn your broiler (grill or top oven element) to high, and move your highest oven rack to the middle of the oven.

2. Remove the stems from the mushrooms, and use a spoon to scoop out some of the gills.

3. Place them on a tray lighted sprayed with olive oil or brushed with ghee. Sprinkle with half the salt, and then cook 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain the liquid and dab them dry with a paper towel.

4. Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a small saucepan and add the garlic. Cook stirring 30 seconds over low to medium heat and then add the greens. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 mins. Allow to cool a few minutes and then stir through parmesan or hard cheese of choice. Optionally, mix in the cream cheese, goat's cheese or mascarpone.

5. Divide amongst mushroom cups.

6. Return to the broiler/ grill, and broil/ grill for 3-4 minutes until the cheese has started to go golden.

7. Store in a covered container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat before serving.

Nutrition per serving, 2 mushrooms

Carbs 9%Protein 21%Fat 70% of calories

Net carbs

2.1 g

Total carbs

3.6 g

Fiber

1.5 g

Sugars

1.4 g

Protein

4.8 g

Fat

7.1 g

Saturated fat

1.6 g

Calories

90 kcal

Sodium

339 mg · 14.7% RDA

Magnesium

31 mg · 7.79% RDA

Potassium

306 mg · 15.3% EMR

Nutrition by ingredient

Per 2 mushrooms	Net carbs	Protein	Fat	kcal
Mushrooms (white), fresh	1.4 g	1.9 g	0.2 g	13
Salt, sea salt	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Olive oil, extra virgin	0 g	0 g	5.4 g	48
Spinach, frozen	0.4 g	1.1 g	0.2 g	9
Garlic, fresh	0.2 g	0 g	0 g	1
Parmesan cheese	0.2 g	1.8 g	1.3 g	20
Total	2.1 g	4.8 g	7.1 g	90

Serving size 2 mushrooms

• Gluten free
• Egg free
• Nut free
• Nightshade free
• Pork free
• Avocado free
• Coconut free
• Fish free
• Shellfish free
• Pescatarian
• Vegetarian