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
- ⅛ 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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