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Cheesy Mushroom and Pesto Tray Bake

Vegetarian Dinner Lunch

This cheesy mushroom and pesto is an entire meal baked in just one tray.

35 mins
5 ingredients
$5 / person
Cheesy Mushroom and Pesto Tray Bake

Credit: Taste.com.au

Gear

Ingredients

Serves = 4

  • 6 large field mushrooms, about 500g
  • 400g cannellini beans, drain off liquid and rinse with water
  • 250g small truss tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  • 180g pre sliced, fresh mozzarella
  • Bread to serve, chargrilled or toasted

It’s this easy

  • Pre-heat oven to 210°c or 190°c if fan forced. Place the mushrooms in a large oven proof dish or use a foil baking tray if you don’t have a dish.
  • Scatter over cannellini beans and tomatoes, add a drizzle or spray of oil and bake in oven for 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle over the mozarella and bake for 15- 20 minutes more or until the cheese melted and is golden.
  • Serve with bread for mopping up the juices.

Tweaks

  • While the mushrooms are cooking whiz some parsley, lemon rind, bread and garlic in a food processor and sprinkle over the mushrooms and tomatoes when adding the cheese,you could also add some pesto at the same time.

Allergies

Contains: Gluten, Dairy, Nuts, FODMAPs.

Why is this good?

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Tomatoes are a rich source of the carotenoid Lycopene. Research has shown that diets rich in lycopene is associated with reduced risk of certain cancers, particularly prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer and cancers of the digestive tract.

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Healthier Skin

Tomatoes are considered beneficial to Healthier Skin and the high lycopene and beta-carotene content may protect against sunburn.

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Mushrooms are high in phytonutrients (especially Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Glutathione, ergothioneine and Selenium) which help in reducing inflammation and preventing heart disease and certain cancers.

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Healthy Gut

As a good source of fibre, mushrooms help to keep you regular.

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Healthier Skin

Mushrooms are a good source of niacin, which is associated with lower skin cancer risk.

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