Vegetarian: Appetizers and Snacks: Stuffed Mushrooms

Mushrooms filled with ricotta, shallots, cucumber and tomato.

Author: CalorieKing
Date: July 30, 2009

Suggestions: May be served raw or baked in oven for a few minutes only.

Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
1 cucumber finely chopped
1 tomato finely chopped
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp fresh dill or chives chopped
8 large mushroom caps (approx. 3.5 oz each)
1/2 cup spring onions, finely chopped

Directions:

In a bowl, mix ricotta, onion, cucumber, tomato and pepper.

Sprinkle mushroom caps with lemon juice and fill with the mixture.

Garnish with dill or chives. Serve immediately or bake in a moderate oven for a few minutes.