Tofu Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1
  
  cup Panko crumbs
  
• 1
  
  tablespoon olive oil
  
• 2
  
  tablespoons cilantro, minced, divided
  
• 12
  
  ounces tofu (I use Lite) squeezed of excess water (place a heavy plate on top of it for about 15 minutes)
  
• 1
  
  tablespoon tahini
  
• 4
  
  teaspoons tamari or soy sauce (or to taste)
  
• 1
  
  tablespoon celery leaves, minced
  
• 2
  
  tablespoons red bell pepper, minced
  
• 2
  
  cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1
  
  tablespoon onion, minced
  
• 16
  
  ounces button mushrooms, stems removed and reserved for another use
  

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the Panko crumbs and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until toasty brown. Add 1 tablespoon minced cilantro and set aside.
3. In the food processor, puree the tofu, tahini and tamari until smooth.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the tofu mixure, the remaining cilantro and the minced celery leaves, red bell pepper, garlic and onion.
5. Stuff each mushroom cap with the mixture, heaping it on top. Sprinkle with prepared toasted Panko crumbs.
6. Bake in a 9×13 baking dish for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.