You may be saying, “What the heck is Quinoa?” [KEEN–wah]
Have no fear of the food with the weird name!! It’s super satisfying and really good for you! It’s gluten-free and loaded with iron, magnesium, fiber and protein, making it a vegetarian’s best friend. Quinoa can be found just about anywhere now, look for it in the rice isle.
This is a really yummy recipe that makes a great side dish to meat or a great main dish for us veggies! You can really use quinoa in lots of recipes, anywhere where you would use rice, orzo, or couscous.
Quinoa with Mushrooms and Spinach
Serves 4
What you’ll need:
1 cup of uncooked quinoa (prepared with vegetable stock according to the directions on the package)
6 oz. of crimini mushrooms
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 handfuls of fresh spinach, sliced
6 or so leaves of basil, sliced
What you’ll do:
While the quinoa is cooking, saute all the ingredients except the basil in a small pan with some olive oil. When the quinoa is done, toss with the mushroom mix and stir in the basil.
That’s it!! Could it be any easier?? So yummy too! I like it served warm. Give it a try!
That sounds amazing! Especially in these chilly days of winter having warm quinoa seems perfect. What a great idea Les, can’t wait to try it!
I tried this last night Les. Very tasty! I actually added diced tomatoes because I can’t get enough tomatoes and it was delicious. John added some tabasco because he wanted a bit of a kick. It was great with the original recipe or with any of the additions. And so easy!
This is so quick, easy, and satisfying. I’ve been making it like crazy!