stuffed spinach portobello

Ingredients:


  • 5oz frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and excess water squeezed out
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 5 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 4 Portobello mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed


Method:


Place the spinach, ricotta, egg yolks, chives, garlic, parmesan cheese and seasonings in a bowl. Mix together.


Brush mushrooms with melted butter. Place flat side down on a grill tray and place under the grill for 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and divide spinach mixture evenly between the mushrooms.


Smooth the top and sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese. Grill for another 3 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.


Serve on Arugula leaves as a first course or as a side dish to a main course.


Buon Appetito!