Quinoa with Mushrooms

Name: Quinoa with Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon butter; 1.5 cups quinoa, rinsed; 3 cups chicken broth; 0.33333334326744 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Quinoa is a healthy grain that can be substituted in most recipes for rice or couscous. I recently experimented with quinoa and made this dish which my husband and I both love. This easy-to-make and tasty side dish is similar to a pilaf.

Recipe by Jen Cardenas

Updated on December 14, 2022

close up view of Quinoa with Mushrooms and greens

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed
3 cups chicken broth
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes; set aside.
Melt the butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the quinoa to the melted butter and let it brown, about 3 minutes. Pour the chicken broth over the quinoa; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the sauteed mushroom mixture and cook another 2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

234	Calories
9g	Fat
31g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 234
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 103mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 2mg	12%
Calcium 88mg	7%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 394mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.