Stuffed shiitake mushrooms

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
10largesFresh shiitake mushrooms
14ouncesFrozen tofu, thawed
1eachOnion, chopped
1eachGarlic clove, minced
1tablespoonOlive oil
1eachTomato, chopped
½teaspoonRosemary
2tablespoonsWalnuts, ground
2teaspoonsMellow miso
2tablespoonsTomato paste
Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. Cut off & discard the mushroom stems. Set caps aside.

Drain & squeeze the tofu until almost dry. Crumble & set aside.

Saute onion & garlic in the oil until soft. Add tofu & saute for 5 minutes. Add tomato & rosemary & cook until the mixture is fairly dry, about 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Spoon mixture into the mushroom caps, pressing firmly to form a smooth mound. Bake until browned, about 20 minutes. Either serve hot or at room temperature.

"Vegetarian Gourmet" Fall, 1995 Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 11-23-95