Preheat oven to 350. Prepare rimmed baking sheet with parchment and then add a wire rack.
Prep Mushrooms to stuff:
Clean mushrooms. Use a damp (not wet) paper towel to brush off any dirt/debris. Twist the stem out and set aside to add to veggie mix.
Use a spoon to scoop out and then discard the gills.
Place mushrooms on rack with the inside(where the stem was) facing down. Drizzle the cap with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper (reserve the rest of the seasoning for the filling).
Bake for 12 minutes, to soften.
Make the "cheese"
Place pine nuts, nutritional yeast, Italian seasoning and salt into a spice grinder and pulse until it resembles ground parmesan cheese. You can also use a coffee grinder or small food processor for this.
Make the Filling
Dice the onion, bell pepper and mushroom stems. Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat. Swirl in olive oil and cook veggies, stirring often. Sprinkle iwth salt and pepper. Continue to saute until veggies begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir constantly for about a minute, until fragrant. Stir in cauliflower rice and mix until fully incorporated. Turn off heat.
Stir in spinach and parsley until wilted. Then add all but 1 tablespoon of the "cheese" to the mixture.
Fill and Bake
After 12 minutes, remove mushrooms from oven and flip over. Scoop filling into the cavities, sprinkle with the set aside 1 tablespoon of the cheese and any remaining salt and pepper.
Bake for 20 minutes until mushrooms are tender and topping is golden brown.
Notes
Use red bell peppers if you're making is as a Vegan Christmas Main Dish for an elegant and festive plant based holiday dinner. Pine nuts: they're soft enough to grind easily. Substitute with raw cashews or sunflower seeds for a similar texture.
How to Store and Reheat
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Freezing will cause the mushrooms to change texture...I do not recommend.
If you have any extra stuffing, it can be frozen in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. OR, use it to stuff another veggie like zucchini, tomatoes or bell peppers.
Reheat in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until heated through.