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Spinach Mushroom Quinoa Skillet

Delicious Spinach Mushroom Quinoa Skillet in One Pan

Enjoy a vibrant and wholesome Spinach Mushroom Quinoa Skillet that’s quick to prepare, nutritious, and easy to clean up.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed thoroughly
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
For the Vegetables
  • 8 ounces mushrooms cremini or button, quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cups spinach fresh, can substitute kale
For Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes omit for milder dish
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium Pot
  • fine-mesh strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water, combine with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt in a pot, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté mushrooms for 1-2 minutes undisturbed, then stir and cook for 3-5 more minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, then deglaze with vegetable broth and transfer mixture to a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté diced onion for 1 minute until translucent, then add spinach and cook for about 2 minutes until wilted.
  5. Combine sautéed mushrooms with wilted spinach, then stir in cooked quinoa, Italian seasoning, red chili flakes, and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning, add more broth or oil if it seems dry, serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of broth.

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