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Home » Side Dish » Simple Garlic Mushroom Quinoa.

Simple Garlic Mushroom Quinoa.

Oct 2, 2015 · Modified: Sep 14, 2019 by Kelly Roenicke · 12 Comments

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Garlic mushroom quinoa is a healthy and easy gluten free side dish!

Garlic mushroom quinoa

I know I’ve shared a lot of quinoa recipes…salads, main dishes, and breakfast quinoa, but this garlic mushroom quinoa is my favorite.

I’ve come to rely on easy recipes like this lately – we had a very hectic week with lots of activities, and since I’m not great at meal planning, there have been a few times when quinoa has stepped in and saved me. If you have some sort of veggies and a bag of quinoa, you can make a flavorful and healthy dish in a hurry! Much better than ordering pizza or eating sunbutter and jelly sandwiches. :) (Although those are both tasty options).

This garlic mushroom quinoa 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 meal rather than just a side dish. Since quinoa has lots of protein and fiber, I find that it really fills me up and sticks with me.

Plus quinoa is gluten free and relatively inexpensive, so it’s a winner all the way around! If you prefer, you could go ahead and make this with brown rice or another grain instead.

I used baby bella mushrooms for more flavor, but you can use any type of mushroom in this recipe. Baby bella mushrooms have lots of fiber, potassium, and vitamin B, along with plenty of antioxidants. You can read more about them here.

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Garlic mushroom quinoa...this is my FAVORITE way to eat quinoa! So much flavor is packed into each and every bite.
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Simple Garlic Mushroom Quinoa.

This garlic mushroom quinoa is full of flavor and fiber. An easy gluten free side dish or entree!

Course Entree
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword quinoa recipes, vegan side dishes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 234 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 ounces baby bella mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • â…› cup fresh basil leaves cut into strips
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • â…› teaspoon pepper
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 15 minutes until the mushrooms are browned and everything is somewhat caramelized.
  4. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cooked quinoa. Add the basil leaves and stir again.
  5. Serve immediately.
  6. Makes 2 large servings or 4 side dish servings.

Recipe Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

Nutrition Facts
Simple Garlic Mushroom Quinoa.
Amount per Serving
Calories
234
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Sodium
 
304
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
667
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
37
g
12
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
40
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
55
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2.5
mg
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

gluten free garlic mushroom quinoa

That’s all there is to it! This dish is perfect for busy days. It’s simple, healthy, and full of flavor.

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Darryl

    March 15, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    5 stars
    Made it, love it!

    Reply
  2. Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen

    October 04, 2015 at 12:31 am

    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!

    Reply
  3. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    October 02, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    Never enough quinoa recipes!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 03, 2015 at 8:22 pm

      I’m with you!

      Reply
  4. Strength and Sunshine

    October 02, 2015 at 10:46 am

    No shame! Quinoa should happen in some form every day ;) Delish!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 03, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      That’s how I feel, too! :)

      Reply
  5. whiskandshout

    October 02, 2015 at 10:26 am

    I wil NEVER get sick of quinoa! Garlic and mushroom are two of my fave flavors ever- this looks delish!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 03, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      Thanks, I feel the same way! Quinoa forever! ;)

      Reply
  6. Julia

    October 02, 2015 at 8:49 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 03, 2015 at 8:24 pm

      Thanks, Julia!

      Reply
  7. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    October 02, 2015 at 6:57 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 03, 2015 at 8:24 pm

      Thanks, Gayle!

      Reply

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