Description
- A deliciously easy Garlic and Herb Mushroom Quinoa recipe: a savory and healthy meal with earthy mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and fresh parsley, all cooked together in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups mushrooms, sliced thin (any variety)
- 1 small shallot, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, shallot, and garlic. Sauté until mushrooms soften and start to brown, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add Quinoa and Season: Add cooked quinoa and stir, cooking for another 1–2 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat. Stir in chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Quinoa Prep: Cook your quinoa ahead of time to make this recipe even faster. Fluff it with a fork before adding it to the skillet.
- Mushroom Browning: Avoid overcrowding the skillet when sautéing the mushrooms. This ensures they brown nicely instead of steaming.
- Add-Ins: For a heartier meal, add cooked, grilled chicken, a can of chickpeas, or some roasted chickpeas for extra texture.
- Seasoning: Don’t be shy with salt and pepper! They are crucial for bringing out the savory flavors of the mushrooms and shallots.
- Reheating: This dish reheats well in the microwave or a pan. Add a splash of water or broth to keep the quinoa from drying out.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Sautéing, Stirring
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1 cup
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Sugar: ~2 g
- Sodium: ~80 mg (before added salt)
- Fat: ~9 g
- Saturated Fat: ~1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~7.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~27 g
- Fiber: ~4 g
- Protein: ~6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Mushroom Quinoa, Garlic Quinoa, Herb Quinoa, Quick Quinoa, 10-Minute Meal, Healthy Lunch, Vegetarian Dinner, Easy Quinoa Recipe, Side Dish, Meal Prep