Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms

This stuffed mushroom recipe is a delicious and healthy way to start off the New Year, they’re perfect for serving as appetizers at a New Years Eve Party and were a hit at my annual Christmas Birthday Cocktail Party!

Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms

  • ¼ cup quinoa (uncooked)
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tbsp green onions (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp sun dried tomato pesto (click for recipe)
  • 24 baby bella (or crimini mushrooms (stems removed))
  • 2 tbsp Enzo Basil Olive Oil
  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Add the quinoa and ½ cup water to a small saucepan.
  3. Bring to a simmer then lower the temperature and cover.
  4. Cook for 15 minutes.
  5. Add the parmesan cheese, garlic, green onions and basil to a small mixing bowl.
  6. Add the cooked quinoa and sun dried tomato pesto.
  7. Mix well.
  8. Stuff the mixture into the mushrooms.
  9. Drizzle with the olive oil then place into the oven for 25 minutes.

Adapted from Little Leopard Bock