Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
From Wendy Bumgardner,
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These delicious stuffed mushrooms are great as appetizers or as a side dish. This recipe is appropriate for Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet Compare Prices - South Beach Diet Book.
INGREDIENTS:

    * 1 package frozen spinach
    * 12 large mushrooms
    * Salt to taste
    * Pepper to taste
    * 1/2 cup reduced fat cheese
    * Olive oil for cooking - about 2 tablespoons

PREPARATION:
1. Defrost the spinach and wring out excess water.

2. Place the spinach in a bowl, cover, and cook in the microwave on high for 3 minutes.

3. Remove the mushroom stems, chop the stems, saute them with a little olive oil. Remove and add to the spinach.

4. Take the mushroom caps and gently saute them in olive oil for 3-4 minutes.

5. Add salt and pepper to taste to the spinach and sauteed chopped stems.

6. Place caps on plate, stuff each with a spoonful of the spinach mixture.

7. Top each cap with a little shredded cheese

Serve as a side dish with meat entree.

Nutrition
Per mushroom, approximately 33 calories
2 grams protein
3 grams carbohydrate
2 grams fat
2 grams fiber