Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Spooky Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs
- Start by cleaning 12 cremini mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt. Carefully hollow out the centers using a small spoon or a melon baller, ensuring the caps remain intact. Arrange the cleaned mushroom caps stem-side down on a baking sheet, ready to be filled with the delicious tofu ricotta later.
- In a food processor, combine 1 block of extra-firm tofu, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, and salt and black pepper to taste. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes, ensuring there are no lumps.
- While the tofu ricotta is blending, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This temperature will ensure the stuffed mushrooms cook evenly, creating a tender texture.
- Using a teaspoon, drizzle balsamic vinegar into each hollow mushroom cap to enhance flavors and keep the mushrooms juicy.
- With a piping bag or a plastic ziplock with one corner snipped, carefully fill each mushroom cap with the creamy tofu ricotta mixture.
- Finely chop a handful of sun-dried tomatoes and sprinkle them over each filled mushroom cap. Gently press to resemble eerie veins.
- Slice black olives into thin rounds and place one slice on top of each stuffed mushroom to represent the pupil of the eyeball.
- Place the assembled stuffed mushroom eyeballs in the preheated oven and bake them for 10-15 minutes until the caps wrinkle slightly, maintaining moisture.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can freeze the unbaked mushroom caps for up to 1 month.
