Description
Garlicky Mushroom Quinoa is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a harmonious blend of fluffy quinoa, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic garlic. This vibrant dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also offers a feast for the eyes, making it perfect for cozy nights or entertaining guests. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrients, it’s versatile enough to serve as a hearty main or flavorful side. With its delightful textures and rich flavors, Garlicky Mushroom Quinoa is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. Combine with vegetable broth in a pot and bring to a boil.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté mushrooms for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Add minced garlic during the last minute.
- Stir in spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once quinoa absorbs all liquid (about 15 minutes), fluff with a fork and fold in the mushroom-spinach mixture.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg