Tuscan Stuffed Mushrooms - A Zest for Life

Ingredients

• 16, 2" wide white button mushrooms, can also use cremini
• ½ cup farro, cooked (for gluten-free make short brown rice)
• 1 medium eggplant, roasted whole (see directions)
• ½ cup cooked chicken*, chopped small
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• ½ cup onions, small dice: use mix of shallots, leeks and scallions
• ½ cup vegetables, small dice: use mix of colored peppers and zucchini
• 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, peeled, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh basil, sliced thinly
• 1 ½ tablespoons vermouth, or white wine
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• ⅓ cup smoked mozzarella, cut into small cubes (can use pecorino, grated)