4tablespoonBasil or Italian style dressing, dividedI recommend Field & Farmer Sweet Basil Dressing
Olive oil
½medium onion, minced
2cloves garlic, minced or crushed
½teaspoonItalian seasoning
pinch of red pepper flakesoptional
⅓cupfinely chopped kale
1cuppanko breadcrumbs
⅓cuproasted red pepper, minced
⅓cupvegan parmesan, shredded or gratedCan substitute regular parmesan for vegetarian
salt & pepper
1tablespoonvegan butterCan substitute regular butter for vegetarian
fresh basil, julienned
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Carefully and gently clean the mushrooms and then separate the stems from the caps. Mince the mushroom stems and place in a bowl along with minced onion and garlic. Set aside. Place the caps in a mixing bowl and drizzle on 2 tablespoon of basil or Italian style dressing. Gently mix to evenly coat and allow the mushrooms to marinate while you prepare the filling.
In a mixing bowl combine panko, minced roasted red pepper, vegan parmesan, a pinch of salt and pepper and 2 tablespoon of the basil or Italian style dressing. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
Drizzle a little olive oil into a skillet and heat over medium high until hot. Then add in the minced mushroom stems, onion and garlic along with ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning, a pinch of red pepper flakes (if using) and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook over medium high heat for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Toss in the finely chopped kale and turn the heat to low. Cook for a minute or so until the kale is softened.
Pour the cooked mushroom mixture into the bowl with the breadcrumbs and mix until well combined. Then add in 1 tablespoon of melted vegan butter and stir to combine. Taste and add any additional salt or pepper as desired.
Spray a baking sheet with a little olive oil. Stuff each mushroom cap with a the filling and then place on the baking sheet.
Bake the mushrooms at 400 degrees F for about 20-23 minutes until tender and golden brown.
Remove the mushrooms from the oven and topped with a little fresh basil. Serve immediately and enjoy!