Ingredients
- 12 small mushrooms
- 1 cup frozen spinach thawed and drained
- 1 cup mozzarella divided, shredded
- 115 g cream cheese softened
- 8 sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp garclic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Methods
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Take the stems off the mushrooms and discard them.
Mix together half of the mozzarella with the remaining ingredients. Fill the mushrooms with this mixture, allowing it to overflow as the filling will reduce in size. Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella on top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender, and the cheese is golden brown.
Nutrition Benefits of key ingredients
Mushrooms
- Vitamins: Mushrooms are a good source of B vitamins (B2, B3, B5), which can help with energy metabolism, and vitamin D, which could support bone health.
- Minerals: They contain essential minerals such as selenium, copper, and potassium that can support various bodily functions.
- Low in Calories and Fat: Mushrooms are low in calories and virtually fat-free, making them an excellent food for weight management.
- Antioxidant Properties: They contain antioxidants like ergothioneine and glutathione, which could help support healthy oxidative stress and inflammation levels.
- Immune Support: Certain types of mushrooms, contain beta-glucans that can help boost the immune system.
- Digestive Health: Mushrooms are a source of dietary fibre, which can aid in digestion and could promotes a healthy gut microbiome.
Spinach
- Rich in Vitamins and Minerals:
- Vitamins: Spinach contains vitamins A, C, an K, which help support vision, skin health and immune functions
Minerals: It is a good source of iron, magnesium, and calcium, which can help support energy production, muscle function, and bone health.
- High in Antioxidants: Spinach contains antioxidants like lutein, zeaxanthin, and quercetin, which can help support cell health.
- Eye Health: The lutein and zeaxanthin in spinach can help support eye health.
- Bone Health:The vitamin K in spinach is crucial for bone health, aiding in the regulation of calcium and supporting bone health.
- Weight Management:Low in calories and high in fiber, spinach could help with weight management by promoting satiety and supporting a healthy digestive system.
Nutrition facts
About the author
Tonia studied Economics at the University of Athens and she spent most of her professional careers as the manager of Consumer Engagement and Interaction for the Sales and Marketing departments of one of the biggest companies in Greece. Later in her life, she explored more her passion for nutrition and wellness and decided to follow her heart and study nutrition at the University of Greenwich in London.
Later, to achieve a more holistic approach she pursued the paths of NLP and she is a certified NLP Practitioner and NLP Wellbeing Coach by the global organization INLPΤA.
Today, she has her own company, Believe in Yourself, and she has her own office as a Nutritionist and Wellness Coach in Athens Greece.
Implementing EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness)
Tonia studied Economics at the University of Athens and she spent most of her professional careers as the manager of Consumer Engagement and Interaction for the Sales and Marketing departments of one of the biggest companies in Greece. Later in her life, she explored more her passion for nutrition and wellness and decided to follow her heart and study nutrition at the University of Greenwich in London.
Later, to achieve a more holistic approach she pursued the paths of NLP and she is a certified NLP Practitioner and NLP Wellbeing Coach by the global organization INLPΤA.
Today, she has her own company, Believe in Yourself, and she has her own office as a Nutritionist and Wellness Coach in Athens Greece.
Implementing EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness)
