Another fantastic low calorie, highly nutritious vegetarian dish. Just one cup of mushrooms has the potential to release at least 15 different vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. A single Portobello contains more potassium than a banana – 630 mg per serving – which helps maintain normal heart rhythm and muscle and nerve function, as well as a balance between your fluid and minerals. This, in turn, helps control your blood pressure. Buy organic portobellos where possible. Top them with a wonderful chimichurri sauce (recipe included below). These are delicious as leftovers too!
Filling
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup chopped red cabbage
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided
- 1/2 cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Mushrooms
- 4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed, wiped clean
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt