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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.
Just made this for dinner and I sauteed the mushrooms in a bit of homemade balsamic vinaigrette, it was delicious!!
Happy you liked it! 🙂
LOVE this! Would you be able to provide the Nutritional Info?
We had this as a side with supper tonight. It was delicious and only takes a few minutes on the stove. Everyone agreed we would enjoy having this dish again. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I am very happy you enjoyed it! It's a simple, great-tasting side dish, and it's one of the healthier side dishes, too!
This looks delicious but it's not vegan considering it has butter in the recipe ingredients. Use margerine and it will be vegan
Love the quinoa, mushroom and spinach side dish.
I am glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
I made this for dinner last night. It was delicious, but I think I liked it even more when I ate the leftovers for lunch today.
Yes, this makes a great lunch!
I enjoyed it but would like it with more flavor such as another spice or herb. Anyone have any ideas? Texture is great.
Lemon pepper? Or, a little bit of Cajun spice?
What a gorgeous, healthy dish, Julia!
Thank you! 🙂
This is the first time I have ever left a comment.This is a wonderful recipe but still simple.My nine year olds eats this.It's now a definite standby when I need to make something everyone will eat but simple enough to prepare after a long day of work.
Thank you! I am glad you liked it! 🙂
I made this for breakfast today. It's awesome! Thank you for the wonderful recipes.
I bet it would taste great with some eggs on top, too! 🙂
Just wondering how much protein is in this dish per serving? Thanks
I just made this and it was AMAZING!!!! Thank you!!!
Made this tonight and it was seriously amazing! I had to force myself to stop eating it. Thanks for sharing!