Grilled Broccoli Stuffed Mushrooms

This delish recipe uses the healthiest combo possible- mushrooms and broccoli. Mushrooms are easy to grill and the cheesy broccoli filling enhances the subtle flavor of mushrooms. This simple, easy to make recipe makes a healthy alternative to the calorie-laden pizzas.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Makes: 12 pieces

Ingredients:

Button Mushrooms- 12 large sized

Melted Butter- 1 tsp for greasing

Finely-Chopped Onions- 1 tbsp

Finely-Chopped Tomatoes- 2 tbsp

Finely-Chopped Garlic- ½ tsp

Broccoli Florets- ½ cup

Grated Cheese- 5 to 6 tbsp

Finely-Chopped Green Chilies- ½ tsp

Butter- 2 tsp

Salt- To taste

For Serving:

Tomato ketchup

Method:

For the Filing:

• Heat a teaspoon of butter in a nonstick pan and add onion, garlic, and green chili.
• Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until oil begins to separate from the tomatoes.
• Add the broccoli florets and salt and sauté on a medium flame until the broccoli softens.
• Set aside to cool.

For the Grilled Pizzas:

• Cautiously remove the mushrooms stalks and separate the heads. Use the stalks to make a sauce or stock.
• Carefully hollow out each mushroom head and grease each with a little melted butter.
• Stuff the mushrooms with the broccoli mixture.
• Top them up with cheese.
• Grill them on a non stick grilling pan, till the cheese is melted.
• Serve hot along with the ketchup.