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Stuffed mushrooms give off a Mediterran­ean vibe

- By Carolyn Casner | Eatingwell

A mixture of tomatoes, spinach, feta, olives and fresh oregano gives portobello­s a Mediterran­ean vibe in this healthy stuffed mushroom recipe. Serve these along with chicken, fish or tofu as a super-satisfying side dish, or add a hearty salad and make them the centerpiec­e of a vegetarian dinner.

Greek stuffed portobello mushrooms

Makes: 4 servings

Active time: 15 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

3 tablespoon­s extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 clove garlic, minced

¼ teaspoon ground pepper

¼ teaspoon salt

4 portobello mushrooms (about 14 ounces), wiped clean, stems and gills removed

1 cup chopped spinach

½ cup quartered cherry tomatoes

⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

2 tablespoon­s pitted and sliced Kalamata olives

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Combine 2 tablespoon­s oil, the garlic, ¼ teaspoon pepper and salt in a small bowl. Using a silicone brush, coat mushrooms all over with the oil mixture. Place on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake until the mushrooms are mostly soft, 8 to 10 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, combine spinach, tomatoes, feta, olives, oregano and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl. Once the mushrooms have softened, remove from the oven and fill with the spinach mixture. Bake until the tomatoes have wilted, about 10 minutes.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 151 calories, total fat: 8 g, saturated fat: 2 g, cholestero­l: 11 mg, carbohydra­tes: 6 g, fiber: 1 g, total sugars: 4 g, protein: 4 g, sodium: 390 mg.

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MARTY BALDWIN/EATINGWELL Serve these versatile mushrooms as a side or main dish.

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