Tuscan Mushroom Hors D' Oeuvres

• cup diced roasted red pepper (from the jar is okay)1⁄2 cup
• cup diced pitted kalamata olive (or green olives)1⁄2 cup
• cup grated pecorino romano cheese (or Parmesan)1⁄2 cup
• scallions, diced↗2
• tablespoons extra virgin olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• teaspoon fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• lb white button mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed↗1 lb
• cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl mix together the roasted red bell peppers, olives, cheese, scallions, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   On a baking sheet(you may line with parchment paper if you wish or lightly spray with cooking spray) place the mushrooms, cavity side up.

4. 4

   Spoon the filling into the cavity of the mushrooms.

5. 5

   Bake until the mushrooms are tender, about 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Move the mushrooms to a serving platter, sprinkle with chopped basil, and serve. Enjoy!