Garlic mushroom quinoa is a tasty gluten free side dish that goes well with just about anything. Enjoy this on its own, or with chicken or fish for a complete meal.
I know I’ve shared a lot of quinoa recipes…salads, main dishes, and breakfast quinoa, but this garlic mushroom quinoa is my favorite.
This recipe is really just a combination of two of my favorite things – garlicky mushrooms and quinoa. I LOVE mushrooms with garlic, and when you add the quinoa it becomes a filling light lunch or a great side dish.
Ingredient Notes
- Quinoa – I used a mix of white and red quinoa, but you could use all white or all red quinoa if you like. Any quinoa will work just fine.
- Mushrooms – White button mushrooms work well and are readily available, but feel free to use different mushrooms if you prefer.
- Onions – I love the flavor a sweet onion brings to this recipe, but you could use a red onion or a white onion if that’s what you have on hand.
Step by Step Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa and place in a pot with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the quinoa is tender and fluffy.
- While the quinoa cooks, put the garlic, onions, mushrooms, and olive oil in a pot and cook until everything is tender and caramelized.
- Add the spices, cooked quinoa, and vegan buttery spread to the vegetables, and stir well.
- Serve with fresh herbs for garnish if desired. Enjoy!
Variations
- Try using shallots instead of onions.
- Feel free to use any variety of mushroom that you like! You can even use a mix of mushrooms.
- If you don’t like quinoa, you can make this with your favorite type of rice.
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Recipe
Simple Garlic Mushroom Quinoa.
This simple side dish is full of flavor! Garlic mushroom quinoa goes well with your favorite meat or vegetable main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa I used a blend of red and white quinoa
- 1 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 16 ounces white button mushrooms sliced
- 3 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon pepper
- fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa and place in a pot along with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pan. cook for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is soft and fluffy.
- While the quinoa cooks, put the olive oil, onion, and garlic in a large skillet and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes. The onion should start to brown slightly.
- Add the mushrooms and cook for about 15 minutes until the mushrooms are browned and everything is somewhat caramelized.
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cooked quinoa. Add the vegan buttery spread and stir again.
- Serve immediately. Top with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 10gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 374mgPotassium: 722mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 408IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 3mg
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Roger
I doubled the recipe as I had a lot of mushrooms. That worked fine and I added a tablespoon of Ancho chili powder to give it some more depth of flavor. Cumin or sweet paprika would also give it an extra kick. Serve with a few drops of lemon juice or a bit of lemon zest to add some freshness.
Kelly Roenicke
Sounds delicious!
Darryl
Made it, love it!
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen
I love this! I do cook with quinoa, but I need to do it more often! The combination of quinoa with mushrooms and garlic sounds delicious!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely
Never enough quinoa recipes!
Kelly
I’m with you!
Strength and Sunshine
No shame! Quinoa should happen in some form every day ;) Delish!
Kelly
That’s how I feel, too! :)
whiskandshout
I wil NEVER get sick of quinoa! Garlic and mushroom are two of my fave flavors ever- this looks delish!
Kelly
Thanks, I feel the same way! Quinoa forever! ;)
Julia
Quinoa is one of my quick meal go-tos as well, and I’m loving this mushroom idea you’ve got going on! I bet the dish is nice and hearty. Also perfect for the rainy weather we’ve been having!
Kelly
Thanks, Julia!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Mushrooms are my absolute favorite and so is quinoa, so I know I would just love this, Kelly! Looks like the perfect lunch to me!
Kelly
Thanks, Gayle!