Nettle and Mushroom Bake

Nettle and Mushroom Bake is a hearty and nutritious Paleo dish that combines the earthy flavors of mushrooms with the vibrant, slightly peppery taste of nettles. Baked to perfection, this dish is not only comforting but also packed with health benefits.

Ingredients

• Nettle leaves - 100 grams, fresh and cleaned
• Mushrooms (button or cremini) - 200 grams, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Coconut milk - 200 ml
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Almond flour - 50 grams
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Thyme - 1 teaspoon, dried
• Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.
3. Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release their juices and become tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the cleaned nettle leaves, salt, black pepper, and thyme, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the nettles wilt.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked mushroom and nettle mixture with coconut milk and nutritional yeast, mixing well.
6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle almond flour evenly on top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 340
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A, C, and K from nettles, which support immune health and skin.
• Mushrooms provide antioxidants and may enhance immune function.

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