Spicy Lentil Filled Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Spicy Lentil Filled Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces green lentils; 1 lime, cut into quarters; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 ounce cilantro; 4 tablespoons corn oil; 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped; 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped; 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and chopped; 6 ounces Baby Spinach; 3 tablespoons medium curry paste; 6 tablespoons water; 1 ounce unsalted butter; 6 portabella mushrooms

Servings: persons

8 ounces green lentils
1 lime, cut into quarters
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 ounce cilantro
4 tablespoons corn oil
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 yellow pepper, deseeded and chopped
6 ounces Baby Spinach
3 tablespoons medium curry paste
6 tablespoons water
1 ounce unsalted butter
6 portabella mushrooms

1
Preheat the oven to 375F.
2
Place the lentils, lime, garlic and cilantro in a saucepan and cover with water.
3
Boil rapidly for 10 minutes, cover and simmer for a further 15-20 minutes.
4
Drain and discard the lime, garlic and cilantro.
5
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan and saute the onion, peppers and spinach for 2-3 minutes, then add the drained lentils, curry paste and water.
6
Cook for a further 1-2 minutes, then put to one side.
7
In another frying pan heat the butter and 2 tablespoons of the oil and lightly cook the mushrooms on both sides, until coloured.
8
Transfer to a roasting tin then fill each mushroom cap with the spicy lentil mix.
9
Drizzle over the remaining tablespoon of oil and cook, in the preheated oven, for 20 minutes.
10
Serve on individual plates drizzled with the pan juices.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces green lentils, 1 lime, cut into quarters, 2 garlic cloves, peeled, 1 ounce cilantro, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lentil Filled Mushrooms falls under the Vegetarian 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.

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Spicy Lentil Filled Mushrooms

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Variations & substitutions

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