Baked Portobellos with Cheese

INGREDIENTS

• 2 portobello mushrooms, cleaned with a dry towel
• 1/4 cup shallot or onion, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided, plus more for rubbing
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup cheese (Gruyí¨re, fontina, goat, mozzarella), grated and divided
• 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, basil, rosemary), minced

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
2. Rub the tops, sides, and under part of the portobellos with a little bit of olive oil, and place them in a baking dish, gills up.
3. In a small bowl, mix shallots or onions, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt.
4. Stuff the gill side of each mushroom with 1/4 cup cheese and the shallot mixture.
5. Top mushrooms with the remaining cheese, and drizzle with olive oil.
6. Bake for about 15 minutes or until mushrooms begin to release juice and the cheese starts to brown. Sprinkle with herbs.

Serves 2 as a side. Prep time, 10 minutes; cook time, 15 minutes.