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plate of mushroom quinoa with a spoon
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5 from 2 votes

10-Minute Garlic + Herb Mushroom Quinoa

A super easy, super simple, super quick way to use mushrooms and create a nutritious and delicious meal.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic and herb mushroom, quick meal
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Alyssa

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups mushrooms sliced thin (any variety)
  • 1 small shallot diced
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • Salt + pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, shallot and garlic and sauté until mushrooms have softened and are starting to brown, about 3 - 5 minutes.
    collage of skillet with mushrooms, garlic and shallots
  • Add quinoa and cook until heated through, another 1 - 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat. Stir in parsley and serve immediately.
    skillet stirring quinoa and mushrooms with a wooden spoon

Notes

To make this a heartier dish, feel free to stir in some grilled chicken or a can of chickpeas.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1.5mg