Cranberry Stuffed Mushrooms

Prep: 3 minutes
Cooking: 37 minutes + 20 minutes in oven

Ingredients

8 large flat/breakfast mushrooms
15ml (1 tbsp) oil
50g (2oz) millet
1 large clove garlic, chopped
275g (scant 1/2 pt) vegetable stock
25ml (5 teasp) port
bunch spring onions, thinly sliced
50g (2oz) fresh cranberries
15ml (1 tablesp) clear honey
40g (1 1/2 oz) margarine

Method

1. Heat oil and cook millet for about 5 minutes until golden brown.

2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the stock and port.

3. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for about 30 minutes until the stock is absorbed and the millet is tender.

4. Add spring onions and cranberries.

5. Cook for a minute before adding the honey, then season to taste.

6. Arrange the mushrooms on a lightly greased baking sheet. Fill with the cranberry mixture and dot with margarine. Cook in the oven, 190º C, 375º F, Gas no 5 for 15-20 minutes.

NOTE: Do not peel mushrooms or remove their stalks. They keep their shape better and all their nutrition.

TIP: If you have any leftover stuffing and cranberry sauce after Christmas, mix them gently together, spoon onto some mushrooms and cook as above.

Louisa Clements is the writer, recipe developer and photographer behind the Canadian food blog Living Lou. She creates healthy, nutritious and wholesome recipes that are simple and fun to make. You can also find Louisa blogging for The Kit as a Health and Wellness Blogger. Louisa Clements is the writer, recipe developer and photographer behind the Canadian food blog Living Lou. 

More delicious recipes are available on the Mushrooms Canada website at www.mushrooms.ca.

Source: www.newscanada.com

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