Stuffed Mushrooms: A Holiday Appetizer Everyone Will Love

Instructions

1. 1
   Begin by preparing the Hilling. Blend the olive oil, basil, garlic, and sea salt well in a basic blender.
2. 2
   After a rich emulsion forms, add in the nuts of choice and blend well until a thick paste forms.
3. 3
   Chop the sun-dried tomatoes evenly and fold into mixture.
4. 4
   Slice the red bell pepper lengthwise and remove stem and seeds. Dice down to 1/8 inch pieces and add to Hilling mixture.
5. 5
   In a medium-size mixing bowl, toss the mushrooms (after de-stemming and wiping clean with a damp cloth) with a little olive oil until lightly coated.
6. 6
   On a baking tray, arrange mushrooms concave side up so that they are barely touching one another.
7. 7
   Fill mushroom caps evenly with Hilling. Bake at 200 degrees for 20 minutes and then check. Enjoy topped with additional nuts, marinara, or dried herbs.