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July 27, 2020 · 1 Comment

Basil Pecan Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms

Appetizer Recipes· Gluten Free Recipes· Thanksgiving· Vegetarian Recipes

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Basil Pecan Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms make a nice addition to your holiday table or game day snacking. They're also gluten-free! 

Basil Pecan Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms make a nice addition to your holiday table or game day snacking. They're also gluten-free!

Basil Pecan Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms make a nice addition to your holiday table or game day snacking. They're also gluten-free! 

If you like mushrooms, especially stuffed, like we do then you have to try these Basil Pecan Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms. Oh my goodness, these were phenomenal!

These stuffed mushrooms are low in cholesterol and sodium and high in iron, niacin, riboflavin, and B6. All that and they're only 41 calories each...BONUS!

 Basil Pecan Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms

How do you make Basil Pecan Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms?

To make these mushrooms you'll need white button mushrooms, pecans, fresh basil, garlic, grated Pecorino Romano cheese and extra virgin olive oil.

Combine all but the mushrooms in a mini food processor and blend until smooth; then stuff the mushroom caps. Bake in a 425 degree F oven for about 15 minutes  until golden brown. 

The flavor combination of fresh basil and pecans really gave these Basil Pecan Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms an exquisite taste. Perfect for small gatherings, holidays or game day festivities. ~Enjoy!

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Basil Pecan Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms

Basil Pecan Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Basil Pecan Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms make a nice addition to your holiday table or game day snacking. They're also gluten-free! 
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 38 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large white mushrooms
  • 15 whole shelled pecans
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons grated pecorino romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Wipe off mushrooms off with a damp cloth and remove the stems; then set the tops on a baking sheet.
  • Add the pecans, basil and cheese to a mini food processor and pulse until the contents are fine. Add the oil and pulse again until the mixture forms together.
  • Stuff each mushroom cap with the pesto mixture; then spray the tops with cooking spray and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Calories 41, Fat 3.9g, Carbohydrates 1.1g, Fiber .4g, Sugar .5g, Protein 1.1g *Nutritional information provided by Calorie Count and may not be 100% accurate.

Nutrition

Calories: 38kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 11mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 110IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.2mg
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Basil Pecan Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms make a nice addition to your holiday table or game day snacking. They're also gluten-free! 

 

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*Originally shared March 2014/Updated July 2020

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