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Spinach and mushroom quinoa sauteed in garlic and olive oil.
I've made this delicious dish over this past weekend and it was so good, I can't wait to share this simple recipe. Not only is it super tasty, this spinach and mushroom quinoa is healthy, low in carbs and calories, high in fiber, it's gluten free and vegetarian. Super easy to make and so much flavor with so few ingredients!
Spinach and mushroom quinoa
Easy side dish recipe made with spinach, mushrooms, quinoa and garlic. Perfect as a meatless entree, too. Healthy, low in carbs and calories, high in fiber, vegetarian, and gluten free.
Ingredients
- 1 pound mushrooms (white or cremini, sliced thinly)
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted (omit butter for vegan version)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 green onions chopped
- 10 oz spinach fresh
- 2 cups quinoa cooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional
- salt
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and garlic and saute over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until mushrooms get soft and acquire a nice, golden-brown color. Add chopped green onions and mix. Season with salt.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover the skillet with the lid and let mushrooms and spinach cook for about 1 minute or less, just until spinach begins to wilt. Add 2 cups of cooked quinoa to the skillet and cook on low heat for another minute until spinach wilts even more and quinoa warms up. Season with salt, if needed. Add another tablespoon of olive oil, if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition Information
Spinach and mushroom quinoa
Amount per Serving
Calories
449
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
7
mg
2
%
Sodium
93
mg
4
%
Potassium
1285
mg
37
%
Carbohydrates
62
g
21
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
6885
IU
138
%
Vitamin C
25.8
mg
31
%
Calcium
128
mg
13
%
Iron
6.6
mg
37
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Looks great, sounds healthy and after looking at the pictures I can already taste it! I am a huge fan of quinoa; I cannot wait to make it~
Love this combination, quinoa is one of my favorites. Just happened upon your site through La Table De Nana, very nice! Thanks!
This looks delicious! I think my daughter would like it too. Looking forward to trying it.
Keeper:) So good..thanks!
That's a perfect summer dish.
Healthy, light and full of flavor.
Looking at the beautiful, bright colors brings me in the right mood for summer:)
This looks like the perfect easy side dish! I love the addition of the quinoa!
I love anything with spinach and mushrooms! This quinoa sounds delicious - great for lunches too!
Loving this healthy side dish! So many of my favorite things!
Those mushrooms look so perfectly sauteed! What a wonderful healthy dish Julia!
I think mushrooms and fresh spinach are a match made in heaven. This looks wonderful and I love that it's so healthy too!
I love quinoa and mixing it with all types of ingredients. I 've yet to find one I didn't like 😀 This salad looks delicious!
What a lovely summer lunch! This salad looks so delicious and healthy!
Looks gorgeous, Julia, and perfect for the pre-swimsuit season!
ela h.
I am making this tonight!
Have everything..Thanks !
What a delicious side dish this would be. A wonderful combination of flavors and textures!