Low-Carb Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

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By Dearna Bond, updated August 11 2020
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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.

0 days, 0 hours, 15 minutes

Hands-on 15 minutes Overall 30 minutes

Serving size 2 mushrooms

Allergy information for Low-Carb Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

✔ Gluten free

✔ Egg free

✔ Nut free

✔ Nightshade free

✔ Pork free

✔ Avocado free

✔ Coconut free

✔ Fish free

✔ Shellfish free

Pescatarian

Vegetarian

Nutritional values (per serving, 2 mushrooms)

Net carbs2.1 grams

Protein4.8 grams

Fat7.1 grams

Calories90 kcal

Calories from carbs 9%, protein 21%, fat 70%

Total carbs3.6 gramsFiber1.5 gramsSugars1.4 gramsSaturated fat1.6 gramsSodium339 mg(15% RDA)Magnesium31 mg(8% RDA)Potassium306 mg(15% EMR)

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

Turn your broiler (grill or top oven element) to high, and move your highest oven rack to the middle of the oven.
Remove the stems from the mushrooms, and use a spoon to scoop out some of the gills.
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.
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.
Divide amongst mushroom cups.
Return to the broiler/ grill, and broil/ grill for 3-4 minutes until the cheese has started to go golden.
Store in a covered container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat before serving.

Ingredient nutritional breakdown (per serving, 2 mushrooms)

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