Portobello Mushroom Stuffed with California Wild Rice

Preheat oven to 350°F. Break oﬀ mushroom stems and reserve, then wash the caps if needed. Scrape the gills and discard. Finely chop the stems and set aside for later use.
Dry the caps and toss them in the olive oil with salt and pepper. Place all the mushroom caps in an ovenproof dish, upside down, and bake for 5 minutes at 350°F.
Render the pancetta in a sauté pan until crisp; remove from pan and set aside.
Add the chopped mushroom stems to the hot bacon (pancetta) fat and sauté for 1 minute to cook out water. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent. Add the garlic, thyme, and oregano, basil and sauté for 1 minute.
Deglaze the pan with the white wine. Reduce until a glaze is formed. There will be some liquid remaining.
Add the wild rice, brown rice, reserved bacon, scallions, and ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano. Mix well and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
Stuﬀ the mushroom cavity with the ﬁlling. Top with additional Parmigiano-Reggiano, if desired.
Bake the mushrooms again at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned.

Grain:

Rice [1]Wild Rice [2]

Ingredients:

8 large portobello (portabella) mushrooms

3 oz extra virgin olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

¼ lb pancetta, chopped

1 cup onion, ﬁnely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped

1 tsp fresh basil, chopped

½ cup white wine

1 ½ cups cooked wild rice

1 ½ cups cooked brown rice

¼ cup scallions or garlic chives, thinly sliced

½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated

2 Tbsp. Parmigiano-Reggiano for garnish

Active time:

30 minutes

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition:

Calories 280; Total Fat 14g (sat 3g); Sodium 310mg; Carbohydrate 26g; Fiber 6g; Protein 13g;

Author:

Chef John O’Toole. Recipe and photo provided by the California Wild Rice Advisory Board. [3]

Course:

Main dishes

Dietary choice:

Gluten-free

Rating:

Description:

Excellent with a green salad for lunch, or use smaller portabellas and serve as an appetizer. Skip the pancetta, if you prefer a great vegetarian dish.

Serving Size:

one large stuffed mushroom