Taco Stuffed Mushrooms
- 1 lb. Fresh White Mushrooms, medium size
- 3 tbs. Vegetable Oil, divided
- ½ cup Green Onions, sliced (scallions)
- ½ cup Nacho-flavored Tortilla Chips
- 1 pinch Ground Red Pepper
- ½ cup Hot-Pepper Jack Cheese
- ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes, sliced
Preheat oven to 450°F. Remove stems from mushrooms.
In a shallow baking pan place caps stem side up; brush outside surface lightly with 2 tbs. vegetable oil; set aside.
Chop mushroom stems (makes about 2/3 cup).
In a medium skillet heat remaining 1 tbs. vegetable oil until hot; add mushroom stems.
Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 2 minutes.
Add green onions, tortilla chips and red pepper.
Cook, stirring constantly, until onions are tender, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat; cool slightly; stir in cheese.
Using a teaspoon, fill reserved mushroom caps; top each with a tomato slice.
Bake until mushrooms are tender and hot, about 10 minutes.
Serve hot or warm.
Serves 4
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