Champignon Florentine (Portobello Mushrooms with Spinach-Cheese Filling) - Delicious Living

Champignon Florentine (Portobello Mushrooms with Spinach-Cheese Filling) - Delicious Living

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Florentine is very much like the Indian dish Saag Panir—creamy spinach with chunks of farm-style cheese that’s a staple at holiday festivals.

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Ingredients

  • 6-12 portobello mushrooms, depending on size (1 or 2 per person)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or ghee
  • 1 pound raw spinach (about 8 cups)
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) grated Gruyère, Swiss, or cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated Romano cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Dash of hot sauce (such as Tabasco), or a pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Toasted pine nuts (for garnish)
  • MORNAY SAUCE
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter or ghee
  • 2 tablespoons unbleached white flour
  • 1 1/2 cups steaming hot low-fat milk
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese
  • Pinch of grated nutmeg
  • Pinch of ground coriander
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

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