stuffed mushrooms

By Jody

Ingredients

• 12 large stuffer mushrooms
• 2-3 tablespoons scallions or shallots chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• oil, as needed for frying
• splash red wine
• 1 slice whole wheat bread, toasted and crumbled
• 1/2 (8 ounce) package vegan cream cheese (I use Tofutti)
• Italian seasoning, to taste
• salt and pepper, to taste
• Vegan Italian sasuage, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease baking sheet. Wash mushrooms and remove stems. Finely chop stems.

2. Fry mushroom stems, scallions, sasuage and garlic over medium heat. Add red wine while cooking. Cook until tender.

3. Mix together stem mixture with the bread crumbs, vegan cream cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

4. Divide mixture between mushrooms and place filled mushrooms on prepared pan. Bake roughly 20 minutes (or until browned).

Makes: 12 servings, Preparation time: 10 minutes, Cooking time: 20 minutes