Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (3 stuffed mushrooms)
  • Calories:
  • 113
  • Fat:
  • 5 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 1 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 4 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 416 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 10 g
  • Fiber:
  • 2 g
  • Protein:
  • 5 g
  • Diabetic Exch:
  • 1 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.

Couscous-Stuffed Mushrooms

"Because so many people are watching their weight nowadays, I came up with these light bites that everyone enjoys," writes Lee Bremson of Kansas City, Missouri.

SERVINGS

6

CATEGORY

Lower Fat

METHOD

Baked

PREP

30 min.

COOK

15 min.

TOTAL

45 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 18 medium fresh mushrooms
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • FILLING:
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup uncooked couscous
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

Remove mushroom stems; discard or save for another use. Set caps aside. In a large nonstick skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil for 1 minutes. Stir in wine or broth and soy sauce; add mushroom caps. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon, reserving liquid in skillet. Place mushrooms stem side down on paper towels.
    In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from he heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork; add to reserved mushroom liquid. Cover and cook on low until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Add the next five ingredients and toss gently.
    Sprinkle inside of mushroom caps with salt and pepper. Stuff with couscous mixture. Place in an 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until stuffing is lightly browned. Yield: 6 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 25, 2008

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