Quinoa with Mushrooms

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Quinoa is a healthy grain that can be substituted in most recipes for rice or couscous. I recently experimented with quinoa and made this dish which my husband and I both love. This easy-to-make and tasty side dish is similar to a pilaf.

Submitted by Jen Cardenas
Updated on December 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, chopped

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed

  • 3 cups chicken broth

  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes; set aside.

  2. Melt the butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the quinoa to the melted butter and let it brown, about 3 minutes. Pour the chicken broth over the quinoa; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the sauteed mushroom mixture and cook another 2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

234 Calories
9g Fat
31g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 234
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 103mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 10g 19%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 394mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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