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    Home » Dinner » Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps

    Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps

    Last updated on June 28, 2022. Originally posted on June 28, 2022 By Elaine 38 Comments

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    These stuffed portobello mushroom caps are loaded with farro, fresh herbs, pistachios, spinach, and cheese. This hearty and delicious dish is the ultimate party appetizer or main course for a vegetarian meal!

    A plate with two stuffed mushroom caps on it with a salad and stuffing in back

    I love mushrooms so much! Thankfully, Christopher likes them too because every week I cook a dish containing mushrooms. A couple of my favorite ways to prepare and eat them are in scallop stuffed mushrooms and bibimbap.

    There is something very satisfying about cutting into a juicy, farro-filled mushroom cap and placing it into your mouth. The herbs and garlic give the farro stuffing a delicious flavor that complements the earthy mushrooms perfectly.

    Farro is a great protein source and is packed with fiber, which means it will keep you full longer. I love its nutty flavor and I find its chewiness very satisfying.

    What I know about Farro

    • The word farro is Italian and translates to “ancient wheat grain.”
    • It doesn’t refer to one grain but to three grains – Einkorn, Emmer and Spelt.
    • Farro has a nutty flavor and is chewy in texture.
    • Farro delivers protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

    Here is a great article on the benefits of farro.

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click the link and buy something. You can read my disclosure here.

    Helpful tips

    • I use chicken broth in this recipe, but if you want to make it vegetarian, use either water or vegetable broth to cook the farro.
    • Pick firm, medium-sized portobello mushrooms.
    • To clean mushrooms, use a vegetable brush as it makes it easier. Some people rinse them in a colander but I find the mushrooms get a little slimy even if I dry them well.
    • To make more room for the stuffing, remove the gills from the mushrooms by scraping them out with a tablespoon.
    • You don’t need to remove the gills, but when I use bigger portobello mushroom caps, I often do.
    • How to wash farro: Get a bowl and place a sieve in it. Add farro and run cold water over it and swish your fingers through the grain to clean it. Dump the water and repeat one more time.
    • I like using shallots but if you prefer, use a medium yellow or vidalia onion.
    • Want a gooey farro stuffing? Mix ½ cup of mozzarella cheese to the farro mixture.
    • My go to herbs for this dish are fresh sage and fresh rosemary, but if you don’t have either, fresh parsley is a great substitute.
    • You can eat these stuffed mushrooms as appetizers, side dishes, or main dishes.
    • To store any leftover mushrooms, place in an airtight container and these will last for over a week in the fridge.

    How to make stuffed portobello mushroom caps

    Pre-step

    Get a medium Dutch oven or deep large skillet and a jelly roll pan.

    Step one

    Gather the ingredients – portobello mushrooms, shallots, farro, chicken broth, garlic paste, salt, and black pepper. (A)

    Step two

    Dice the shallots, clean the mushrooms and remove the stems. Dice the stems and take a tablespoon to scrape the gills out of the mushroom caps.

    Step three

    Heat the Dutch oven on medium heat and add olive oil. Once the oil shimmers, add the diced shallots and mushroom stems and sauté for 4 minutes. Add garlic paste, salt and ground pepper and sauté for 2 minutes. (B)

    Left - farro, shallots, mushroom caps and garlic. Right - shallots and mushroom stems sauteed in a pan

    Step four

    Get a bowl and place a sieve in it. Add farro and run cold water over it and swish your fingers through the grain to clean it. Dump the water and repeat one more time.

    Step five

    Add chicken broth, washed farro, fresh sage, and a sprig of rosemary in the Dutch oven. (C)

    Step six

    Bring broth to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook for 35 minutes or until farro is tender. (D)

    Left - broth, farro, fresh rosemary, and sage added to pan. Right - farro cooked in the pan

    Step seven

    Fifteen minutes in as the farro is cooking, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and get a jelly roll pan. Place mushroom caps on the pan and bake for 8 minutes. (E)

    Step eight

    Place farro in a mixing bowl, add a handful of spinach, ¼ cup pistachios, and parmesan cheese and mix until combined. (F)

    Left - a pan with portobello mushroom caps. Right - farro mixed in a metal bowl

    Step nine

    Spoon the farro mixture into the mushroom caps. (G)

    You will have leftover farro mixture. It is yummy to just eat by itself as well.

    Step ten

    Sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top. (H)

    Mushroom caps stuffed with farro and sprinkled with cheese

    Bake for 15 minutes.

    Cooked mushroom caps on a pan with a salad and pumpkins in the back

    Yum.

    Plate some stuffed mushrooms.

    Overhead view of a plate with five stuffed mushrooms on it

    Time to eat.

    A white plate with farro mushrooms with stuffing and a salad in back

    I hope you enjoyed this stuffed portobello mushroom caps recipe.

    And as always, may all your dishes be delish!

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    Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps

    These stuffed portobello mushroom caps are loaded with farro, fresh herbs, pistachios, spinach, and cheese. This hearty and delicious dish is the ultimate party appetizer or main course for a vegetarian meal!
    5 from 17 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: farro dishes, stuffed mushrooms, stuffed portobello mushroom caps, stuffed portobello mushrooms
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 3 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 13 minutes
    Servings: 6 Mushrooms
    Calories: 254kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 shallots (diced)
    • 6 medium portobello mushrooms (cleaned, ribs removed with a spoon)
    • 6 mushroom stems (from the portobello mushrooms – diced)
    • 2 teaspoons garlic paste (or 2 cloves, minced)
    • 1 cup farro
    • 3 cups broth (rinse and drain)
    • 3 leaves sage (fresh)
    • 1 sprig rosemary (fresh)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ cup pistachios (unsalted, and chopped)
    • 1 handful baby spinach
    • ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)

    Instructions

    • Heat Dutch oven or deep sauté pan on medium. Add olive oil and once that heats up, add shallots and mushroom stems and cook for 4 minutes. Add garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes.
      2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 shallots, 6 mushroom stems, 2 teaspoons garlic paste
    • Add broth, farro, sage leaves, rosemary sprig, salt, and pepper and once it comes to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook for 35 minutes. The farro should be chewy.
      1 cup farro, 3 cups broth, 3 leaves sage, 1 sprig rosemary, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • Preheat oven to 350 F. You've already removed the stems from the mushrooms. Take a kitchen tablespoon and scrape the ribs out of the mushroom caps. Place them with the stem side on the jelly roll pan and bake for 8 minutes.
      6 medium portobello mushrooms
    • Once the farro is done, add pistachios, spinach, and parmesan cheese and mix until combined. Take a kitchen tablespoon and heap each mushroom cap with the farro mixture and place them back on the jelly roll pan
      ¼ cup pistachios, 1 handful baby spinach, ½ cup parmesan cheese
    • Bake for 15 minutes.
    • Serve
    • Eat
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

    jelly roll pan
    Dutch oven
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    Notes

    Helpful tips
    • I use chicken broth in this recipe, but if you want to make it vegetarian, use either water or vegetable broth to cook the farro.
    • Pick firm, medium-sized portobello mushrooms.
    • To clean mushrooms, use a vegetable brush as it makes it easier. Some people rinse them in a colander but I find the mushrooms get a little slimy even if I dry them well.
    • To make more room for the stuffing, remove the gills from the mushrooms by scraping them out with a tablespoon.
    • You don’t need to remove the gills, but when I use bigger portobello mushroom caps, I often do.
    • How to wash farro: Get a bowl and place a sieve in it. Add farro and run cold water over it and swish your fingers through the grain to clean it. Dump the water and repeat one more time.
    • I like using shallots but if you prefer, use a medium yellow or vidalia onion.
    • Want a gooey farro stuffing? Mix ½ cup of mozzarella cheese to the farro mixture.
    • My go to herbs for this dish are fresh sage and fresh rosemary, but if you don’t have either, fresh parsley is a great substitute.
    • You can eat these stuffed mushrooms as appetizers, side dishes, or main dishes.
    • To store any leftover mushrooms, place in an airtight container and these will last for over a week in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2mushrooms | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 813mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 805IU | Vitamin C: 2.9mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      June 03, 2019 at 1:33 pm

      Now this sounds delicious. What a great side dish to any bbq party. I would even cut them like pizza and serve them as an appetizer. The guests would love these for sure.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 03, 2019 at 1:49 pm

        Thanks Gloria! They are perfect as a side or appetizer for sure! 🙂

        Reply
    2. michelle

      June 03, 2019 at 9:59 pm

      this sounds delicious! I love stuffed mushrooms but have never had any stuffed with farro. I’ll have to make these soon

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 04, 2019 at 7:40 am

        Thank you Michelle. I hope you enjoy them when you make them. They are hearty and delicious!

        Reply
    3. Sara Welch

      June 03, 2019 at 10:17 pm

      This was surprisingly easy to prepare, full of flavor and even my picky eaters cleared their plates! Going to have this again this week.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 04, 2019 at 7:30 am

        Thanks Sara! I’m so happy to hear that. Yay for something picky eaters would eat.

        Reply
    4. Lyndsay

      June 03, 2019 at 10:36 pm

      We absolutely love mushrooms too and these Stuffed Mushroom caps went perfectly with our steak this evening. My husband has been raving about them since 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 04, 2019 at 7:29 am

        Thank you Lyndsay! I’m glad you enjoyed them. Thank you for letting me know!

        Reply
    5. Beth

      June 04, 2019 at 12:38 am

      These look amazing! Great appetizer for upcoming Summer parties!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 04, 2019 at 7:27 am

        Indeed, Beth! Thank you.

        Reply
    6. Krissy Allori

      June 04, 2019 at 12:56 am

      I’ve wanted to try making more stuffed mushroom dishes. I will have to try this one!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 04, 2019 at 7:27 am

        Thanks Krissy! I loved stuffed mushrooms done any way! 🙂 I hope you enjoy them when you try the recipe!

        Reply
    7. Patty

      June 04, 2019 at 4:44 am

      Your stuffed portobello look so good that I had to make them, they were a hit in my home, this recipe will be a staple in my home from now on!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 04, 2019 at 7:26 am

        Thanks Patty! I’m glad you enjoyed them. They are a hit here too!

        Reply
    8. Kylie | Midwest Foodie

      June 04, 2019 at 11:12 am

      These look like the perfect healthy summer dinner with a glass of chilled white wine out on the patio! Most stuffed mushrooms are bogged down with loads of cheese and are so heavy. I love that these are a healthier version with grains!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 04, 2019 at 2:40 pm

        Thanks Kylie! My exact thought of the overly cheesy versions! And that wine sounds heavenly! 😉

        Reply
    9. Denise

      June 06, 2019 at 10:55 am

      First off, I love that you call them stuffed mushies! Your mushies look delicious and I would probably eat them all myself.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 06, 2019 at 1:33 pm

        Hehe. Thanks Denise! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen

      June 07, 2019 at 11:19 am

      I am partial to a stuffed mushroom, and I love that you have used farro instead of rice! These would make a great main dish for my veggie friends!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 07, 2019 at 1:32 pm

        Indeed it would Carrie! I love how hearty farro is! Thank you for your comment.

        Reply
    11. Kate

      June 08, 2019 at 10:40 am

      This is a really interesting way to use farro! I like the idea of using it but never know what to make with it, so now I know! I will have to try these 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 10, 2019 at 10:04 am

        Thank you Kate. It’s really fun and mushrooms give the farro a lovely taste!

        Reply
    12. Eva

      June 08, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      I have a package of farro I brought back from Italy two years ago and I still haven’t used it. I’m so ashamed now that I think about it. Thank you for the inspiration. might have found the perfect recipe for it!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 10, 2019 at 10:06 am

        No need to be ashamed, Eva. Thank you. I hope you enjoy it when you make it.

        Reply
    13. Heather

      June 08, 2019 at 3:59 pm

      Oh I love mushrooms! And would never think to stuff them with farro. I’ve been working farro into the weekly meal plan lately so can’t wait to give this a try! Thanks for the tip on removing the gills to get more stuffing in there.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 10, 2019 at 10:07 am

        Thank you Heather! I love mushrooms too! I hope you enjoy these when you try them.

        Reply
    14. Saima

      June 08, 2019 at 6:53 pm

      Hmm! Farro sounds like a winner if it has that nutty, chewy taste you describe. I can just imagine how delicious the portobello mushrooms would taste with the farro filling! Very appealing indeed!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 10, 2019 at 10:07 am

        Thank you Saima! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Kushigalu

      June 09, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      Totally in love with the stuffing here. So flavorful and delicious. Pinned!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 10, 2019 at 10:08 am

        Thanks you Kushi! I hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    16. Jacquelyn Hastert

      June 09, 2019 at 2:02 pm

      Stuffed mushrooms are a great addition to any party. I love everything about this and it will be making an appearance on our table soon.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 10, 2019 at 10:09 am

        Thanks Jacquelyn! I hope you and your family enjoy it!

        Reply
    17. Analida Braeger

      June 09, 2019 at 8:16 pm

      These are one of my favorites in the summer, my mouth is already watering from looking at these photos ! Will be trying these soon 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 10, 2019 at 10:10 am

        Thank you Analida! They are very fun at parties! Everyone loves them.

        Reply
    18. Jennifer Tammy

      June 09, 2019 at 10:08 pm

      Yay, I just bought a giant pack of portobello mushrooms – I have half earmarked for portobello mini pizzas but this looks great for the other half!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 10, 2019 at 10:11 am

        Thanks Jennifer. I hope you enjoy them! And I adore portobello mini pizzas!

        Reply
    19. Julie

      June 10, 2019 at 12:28 pm

      When you say farro refers to einkorn, emmer, and spelt — do you mean farro is composed of all three, or what we call farro can be made from any of those three? I’ve been baking with einkorn flour a lot recently and had no idea that the whole einkorn seed was actually farro (if I am interpreting this correctly). I buy einkorn berries… and I buy farro…. but I guess they are the exact same thing?! Mind blown today!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 10, 2019 at 3:01 pm

        From my readings, it’s called farro but could be any of the three. I love this earthy grain! Especially when it is used as stuffing.

        Reply

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