SPICY MUSHROOM CAPS

Spicy Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

1 lb. medium to large fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup grated parmasan cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced

Cooking Instructions

Nutrition information is for serving size 1 mushroom.
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Separate mushroom caps from stems; set caps aside. Finely chop mushroom stems.
In a medium bowl, combine mushroom stems with all remaining ingredients. Press mixture firmly into mushroom caps, mounding on top.
Place in ungreased 13 X9-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 23 minutes until thoroughly heated.
Makes 40 muchrooms

Servings Per Recipe: 1

• calories 8
• protein 1g
• carbohydrate 1g
• fat 1g
• cholesterol 1mg
• sodium 30mg
• potassium 45mg
• fiber 0g

GIANT MUSHROOM BURGER

Giant Mushroom Burger Recipe

adds mushrooms and onion to well-seasoned lean ground beef (or turkey) before forming it into one giant patty. After grilling it, all you need to do is slice and serve.

* 6 Servings
* Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

* 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef *or use ground turkey to lower the fat content
* 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
* 1/4 cup egg substitute
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1/4 cup ketchup
* 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
* 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

* In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Pat into a 9-in. circle on a large sheet of waxed paper. Invert onto a greased wire grill basket; peel off waxed paper. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, turning once. Cut into six wedges. 

Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis:
One serving equals 

224 calories,
11 g fat (4 g saturated fat),
41 mg cholesterol,
305 mg sodium,
6 g carbohydrate,
1 g fiber,
25 g protein. 

Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat,
1 vegetable.

CREAMY BEEF & MUSHROOM SKILLET

Creamy Beef and Mushroom Skillet Recipe

rendition of classic Stroganoff The saucy stovetop supper combines lean ground bee, mushrooms and onions in a flavorful brown gravy.

* 5 Servings
* Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

* 1 pound lean ground beef *id use ground turkey to lower the fat count
* 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
* 2 medium onions, sliced
* 1 jar (12 ounces) fat-free beef gravy
* 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
* 1/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt
* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon browning sauce
* Hot cooked noodles or rice
* 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

* In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine gravy, sour cream, yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, pepper and browning sauce. Stir into meat mixture; heat through. Serve with noodles or rice. Sprinkle with parsley. 

Yield: 5 servings.

Nutritional Analysis:
One serving (1 cup beef mixture, calculated without noodles) equals 

239 calories,
10 g fat (4 g saturated fat),
44 mg cholesterol,
475 mg sodium,
16 g carbohydrate,
2 g fiber,
22 g protein. 

Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat,
1 starch.