Stuffed Portabella Caps

Stuffed Portabella Caps are a hearty dish where large, meaty mushroom caps are filled with a savory mixture, often featuring breadcrumbs, herbs, cheese, and vegetables. This recipe is a popular appetizer or main course in Western cuisine, particularly in the United States and Europe, where portabella mushrooms are widely available.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

The dish is generally moderate in calories (around 200-350 per serving) and provides a good source of protein from cheese or meat additions, along with fiber and essential nutrients like B vitamins and selenium from the mushrooms. The fat content can vary depending on the filling, but it's often balanced with the mushroom's low-carb profile.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	520 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	18 mcg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	4.5 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg
Copper	0.5 mg
Sodium	480 mg

Per 2 medium caps (160 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Portabella mushrooms are a mature form of cremini mushrooms, giving them a deeper, umami flavor that makes them a popular meat substitute in vegetarian cooking. Nutritionally, they are one of the few non-animal sources of vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, adding a unique health benefit to this flavorful dish.