Mushroom Quinoa

Serves

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6

Cost/Serving

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$0.57

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon oil (canola, olive, or vegetable)
  • 1 package (8 ounces) fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 1 onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried herb (basil, oregano, thyme)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: shredded cheese (mozzarella, parmesan, Swiss)

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups for this recipe. Store remaining quinoa for use in another recipe.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, dried herb, ground black pepper, and salt. Cook 6 minutes, until mushrooms and onions are tender, stirring often.
  3. Stir reserved 1 1/2 cups quinoa into skillet of cooked vegetables.
  4. Top with shredded cheese, if desired.

Tips

Cooked quinoa can be stored in a tightly sealed container. Store in the refrigerator for up to four days or in the freezer for up to three months.

Extra cooked quinoa can be used in Zesty Whole Grain Salad.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per recipe
Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100


 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
 
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 105mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates 14g
5%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 2g
 
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 4g
 

Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 19mg
2%
Iron 1mg
6%
Potassium 245mg
6%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

NA* - We are currently in the process of integrating the new FDA Nutrition Standards. Added Sugar information is not currently available for the recipe. We will be updating the information shortly.