Chestnut Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Chestnut Stuffed Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large onions; 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra; olive oil, for brushing; 15 g butter; 1 celery heart, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 (275 g) cans whole chestnuts; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons dry polenta; For the gravy; 15 g dried porcini mushrooms; 750 ml vegetable stock; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons fine whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons madeira wine; fresh thyme sprig (to garnish)

Servings: persons

6 large onions
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra
olive oil, for brushing
15 g butter
1 celery heart, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
3 (275 g) cans whole chestnuts
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons dry polenta
For the gravy
15 g dried porcini mushrooms
750 ml vegetable stock
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons fine whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons madeira wine
fresh thyme sprig (to garnish)

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["Heat oven to 200u00b0C.", "Cut the onions in half horizontally making sure the root is at the bottom. Trim the root and top to make the onions stand up.", "Using a sharp knife remove the centre parts from the onions leaving 3 good layers to make an onion ""cup"".", "Place the onions in a casserole dish and brush with olive oil.", "In a pan heat the tbsp olive oil and the butter and fry the celery, garlic and the cuttings from the onion centres. Cover the pan and cook for 15 minutes so soft but not browned.", "Add the chestnuts to the onion mixture breaking them up slightly. Add thyme and polenta and stir together.", "Place the onion mixture into the cups, packing them well. Bake for 30 minutes until the cups are tender (this may vary depending on the size of onion used) If the stuffing seems to be drying cover with foil.", "While the onions are cooking make the gravy. Place the mushrooms in a saucepan with the stock and bring to the boil. Remove from heat and leave to soak for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes remove and chop the mushrooms.", "Fry the onion in the olive oil for 10 minutes until golden. Add the mushrooms and garlic and fry for a further 2 minutes.", "Add flour and mix well. Add the soy and the stock and cook until thickened.", "You can either puree the gravy or leave chunky.", "Simmer the gravy for 10 minutes and serve poured over the baked onions."]

618

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large onions, 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra, olive oil, for brushing, 15 g butter, and more.

Yes, Chestnut Stuffed Mushrooms falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chestnut Stuffed Mushrooms

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