Portobello Mushroom Pizzas Recipe
Delicious and healthy Portobello Mushroom Pizzas featuring sautéed kale, tomato, and onions in a rich tomato sauce, topped with optional vegan cheese and broiled to bubbly perfection. A low-carb, vegan-friendly twist on traditional pizza that’s quick to prepare and perfect for a nutritious meal.
- Author: Bella
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 stuffed portobello mushroom pizzas 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Vegetables
- 6 medium portobello mushrooms
- 2 cups kale (or spinach)
- 1 medium Roma tomato, diced
- ⅛ cup yellow onion, diced
Other Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons tomato sauce or marinara
- ½ tablespoon oil (olive or preferred cooking oil)
- 1 ounce vegan cheese (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a small baking pan with lightly greased aluminum foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Mushrooms: Remove stems from the portobello mushrooms and gently scrape out the dark brown gills to create space for the filling. Place mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes to release excess moisture.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil and add diced onions and tomatoes. Cook for about 3 minutes until softened, then stir in the tomato sauce or marinara.
- Add Kale: Wash and chop the kale into bite-sized pieces. Add it to the saucepan with the tomato mixture and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the kale is tender and flavors meld.
- Drain Mushrooms: Remove the mushrooms from the oven and use a paper towel to carefully dab away the accumulated liquid to prevent sogginess when stuffed.
- Stuff Mushrooms: Spoon the kale and tomato filling generously into each mushroom cap. Optionally, sprinkle the tops with vegan cheese or your preferred pizza toppings.
- Broil Pizzas: Place the stuffed mushrooms under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegan cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Be sure to watch closely to avoid burning.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the pizzas to rest for a few minutes to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your healthy and flavorful mushroom pizzas!
Notes
- Removing the mushroom gills helps create more space for filling and reduces moisture.
- Baking mushrooms before stuffing prevents them from becoming soggy by drying out excess water.
- You can substitute kale with spinach or other leafy greens.
- Feel free to customize toppings with olives, bell peppers, or vegan pepperoni for variety.
- Use gluten-free tomato sauce if avoiding gluten.
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