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4.75 from 4 votes

One Pot Creamy Mushroom Quinoa

This amazing creamy mushroom quinoa recipe is made in one pot and makes the perfect side! It will remind you of risotto only healthier. Quick, easy, and delicious!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy quinoa recipe, mushroom quinoa, quinoa risotto
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 308kcal
Author: Alyssa

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mushrooms
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt + pepper
  • 1 cup white quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • ½ cup cashew cream
  • ½ cup almond milk (or more cashew cream)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (I like thyme and rosemary)

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan. Once hot, add the garlic and mushrooms. Saute for 2 - 3 minutes until the mushrooms have softened.
    collage of skillet with mushrooms, garlic and shallots
  • Season from salt and pepper, then add the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cover. Cook for 12 minutes.
    skillet with cooked quinoa and mushrooms
  • Once the water has been absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy, remove the lid. Add the nutritional yeast, cream and milk and stir to combine. Season with a bit more salt and pepper and fold in the fresh herbs.
    skillet stirring quinoa and mushrooms with a wooden spoon
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 4mg