Description
Turkey Taco Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms offer a hearty and delicious low-carb alternative to traditional tacos. With seasoned ground turkey, juicy mushrooms, and melted cheese, this dish is packed with flavor. The mushrooms serve as a perfect vessel to hold the flavorful turkey mixture, making each bite satisfying and savory. It’s a great choice for anyone looking for a healthy and tasty twist on taco night!
Ingredients
¾ pound extra lean 99% ground turkey
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
3 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
14-ounce can of crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
4 large portobello mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ cup grated Pepper Jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it’s browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper while cooking.
- Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute to allow the spices to bloom.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the chopped parsley.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Remove the stems and scrape out the gills from each portobello mushroom using a spoon. Brush the tops of the mushroom caps with olive oil and season the inside with salt and pepper.
- Place the mushrooms in a single layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the mushrooms start to soften.
- Decrease the oven temperature to 375°F. Once the mushrooms are tender, carefully pour out any excess liquid from each mushroom cap.
- Divide the turkey mixture evenly between the mushroom caps, then top each with the grated Pepper Jack cheese.
- Return the stuffed mushrooms to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- If you like extra spice, top the stuffed mushrooms with jalapeños or add some hot sauce to the turkey mixture.
- Try using a different cheese, like shredded cheddar or mozzarella, for a variation in flavor.
- Feel free to add some sautéed bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach to the turkey mixture for more veggie goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
