Description
Garlicky Mushroom Quinoa is a delicious, wholesome dish that combines nutty quinoa and earthy mushrooms, enveloped in a savory garlic sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with its vibrant flavors and rich aroma. Each bite offers a delightful umami experience that will keep everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. Combine with vegetable broth in a pot.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are tender and juices are released (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork, then combine it with the sautéed vegetables and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins like chickpeas or tofu. For creaminess, consider adding a splash of vegetable broth while cooking.