Truffle-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

By Beleaev Family | Beleaev Caviar & Gourmet | beleaev.com

Truffle-stuffed Portobello mushrooms are the vegetarian luxury starter that defies expectations. Large mushroom caps filled with breadcrumb-truffle stuffing, baked until golden.

Key Takeaways

• Use large flat Portobellos
• Don't peel, brush clean
• Truffle in stuffing AND on top
• Bake at 200C for 18 min
• 5g fresh [Périgord Black Truffle](https://beleaev.com/products/perigord-truffles-melanosporum-frozen-100g) per mushroom

The Ingredients

Serves 4

• 4 large Portobello mushrooms
• 60g panko breadcrumbs
• 60g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
• 30g unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small shallot, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 12g fresh black truffle (4g in stuffing, 8g for shaving)
• 100ml double cream
• Sea salt and black pepper

The Method

1. Preheat oven to 200C.

2. Brush mushroom caps. Remove stems. Score gills lightly.

3. Cook shallot, garlic, thyme in olive oil 4 min.

4. Mix with panko, parmesan, melted butter, 4g grated truffle, salt, pepper.

5. Place mushrooms cap-up on baking tray. Spoon stuffing into cavities. Drizzle cream over.

6. Bake 18 min until topping golden and mushrooms tender.

7. Shave 8g fresh truffle across all 4 mushrooms (2g each). Serve.

Tips

Don't wash mushrooms.

Score gills for stuffing grip.

Fresh truffle on top.

Variations and Pairings

With caviar: Add a small spoon of Royal Oscietra alongside.

With chestnuts: Add 30g of chopped roasted chestnuts to stuffing.

Wine pairing: A Pinot Noir.

For more truffle dishes, see our truffle butter and truffle gnocchi recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mushroom size?

Large flat Portobellos around 10cm wide.

Vegetarian-friendly?

Yes, without meat.

How much truffle?

4g in stuffing + 8g shaved = 12g for 4 portions.

Truffle-stuffed Portobellos are one of those starters that prove vegetarian cooking can be properly luxurious. Discover Beleaev's truffle and caviar collection at beleaev.com.

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