Basil pesto stuffed mushrooms

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Ingredients: 

20 large mushrooms, washed and stems removed

Topping:

1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs

1/4 cup melted butter

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Filling:

2 cups fresh basil leaves

1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoon fresh garlic

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions: 

Heat the oven to 350 F. Line the mushroom caps upside down on a baking sheet.  To prepare the topping, in a small bowl, combine the panko, butter and parsley; set aside.  To prepare the filling, place the basil, cheese, pumpkin seeds, oil, garlic, lemon juice and salt in a food processor. Process until evenly mixed.  Generously stuff the mushroom caps with the basil pesto filling. Sprinkle each mushroom with about 1 teaspoon of panko topping. Gently pat down the topping. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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