Fitness Yankee Swap-After PO class 12/15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vegetable & Quinoa Stuffed Portobellos

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