Gluten Free Italian Chickpea Stuffed Mushrooms
 
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Whether a flavorful appetizer or a quick and healthy vegetarian dinner, these Gluten Free Italian Chickpea Stuffed Mushrooms are sure to please. White button mushrooms stuffed with a creamy mixture of chickpeas, cream cheese, tomatoes, and Italian spices.
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Serves: 20-30 mushrooms
Ingredients
  • 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 garlic clove)
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
  • 1½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 oz. cream cheese, softened*
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for a spicy kick)
  • ½-3/4 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ can diced tomatoes
  • 2 containers (8 oz. each) white button mushrooms
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Olive oil
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil, shiny side down. Lightly spray with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Begin making filling by adding chickpeas, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, rosemary, Italian seasoning, softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, and tomatoes to a food processor. Blend until almost smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. You want a bit of texture to remain.
  3. Taste filling and add more salt and pepper if desired.
  4. Wash and dry mushrooms. Remove stems. Lightly coat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fill mushrooms with filling and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
  5. Remove mushrooms from oven and add a pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese to the tops of the mushrooms. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and return to the oven for 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted and tops are browning.
  6. Serve warm. You may serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
*Cream cheese needs to be at room temperature or it will not incorporate into the mixture.
Recipe by Breezy Bakes at https://www.breezybakes.com/gluten-free-italian-chickpea-stuffed-mushrooms/