Garlic Mushroom Quinoa
An easy, healthy side dish that you’ll want to make with every single meal!
With the weather hitting 90 degrees this week, I think it’s safe to say that bikini season is officially here. So in an attempt to shed off all that donut weight, Jason and I have really been trying to get into this whole “clean-eating” situation. And instead of our usual carb-loaded french-fry-onion-ring-deep-fried side dishes, I decided to make a healthy, protein-rich side dish. That is, after we’ve had our morning cup of coffees and maple bars.
Now instead of just serving up a boring old bowl of quinoa, I decided to have a little bit of fun with it and add in one of my all-time favorite veggies = mushrooms. Not only do they have an amazing distinct flavor but they also add a range of nutritional and health benefits right into your meal! And no, this is not a sponsored post for mushrooms. I just REALLY love mushrooms.
So that’s what this is – a boring old bowl of quinoa with a fun twist, chockfull of mushrooms, garlic and thyme. It’s so simple and comes together so easily – it’s practically fool-proof!
Garlic Mushroom Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Instructions
- In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, garlic and thyme, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in quinoa until well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan, if desired.
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I just made this recipe and what an incredible taste! What a taste sensation! Thank you so much for the recipe.
This is delicious and so easy to make! I eat it as a main course with a spinach salad beside it.
Very tasty. Made it and added a splash of lemon juice at the end for a little tongue dazzle. Definitely making this again. Thanks
Made this as a side for baked salmon and it worked nicely. I did have to add a lot of salt because the quinoa recipe on the box used no salt and it was pretty tasteless when I mixed it with the mushrooms. But after adding the salt it was fine. Next time I’ll probably add more garlic and other herbs as reviewers have suggested. Butr this is a good alternative to rice.
A good basic dish. But highly recommend improving the taste and texture of the mushrooms by roasting in a dry, no salt added, pan until they are reduced in size, golden and delicious. They will release a lot of water which enhances their flavor (this can be done in the oven on a rimmed, parchment paper lined, sided pan). If doing the process stove top, once mushrooms are golden brown, remove from saute pan, add oil, garlic and thyme to pan, cook 1 min. return mushrooms to pan, add cooked quinoa, stir. Add cheese if desired and some sliced green onion. Serve.
Great!
it really also tastes good if you pour over some white dry wine at the end of cooking. Absolutely wonderful!
I made this tonight, and my non-vegan family members enjoyed it almost as much as I did. I made it wtih half vegetable broth and half water and stirred in two tablespoons of nutritional yeast in the final two minutes that the quinoa was cooking. When I combined the quinoa with the sauteed garlic and mushrooms, I added three tablespoons of walnut pieces and stirred it all together. An excellent dish!
Loved it! We used brown rice cooked in chicken broth, and about 2 c. chopped mushrooms for 1 c. uncooked rice. Will make again with all kinds of grains, like millet!
This is a go to absolutely love it!
Do you have the nutrition facts on a serving?
Was wondering about nutritional info as well, says healthy. Ta
Easy and super delicious! Made it a few times because it’s really tasty.
It’s a delicious dish, and very healthy for people with diabetes like me.
Thank You, Kenny 🙂
Easy, delicious, and guilt free!
Wonderful! I added some roasted vegetables and spicy pepper paste for a bit of a kick. I served it with avocado for a more complete meal. Simply but very filling!
Great site. Love your recipes
I made this with tri-colored quinoa and lion’s mane ‘shrooms…loved it!
Easy and tasty. Great side dish or main meal.
So good! I cooked my quinoa in chicken broth, could use veggie broth as Well I’m sure, also added onion!
Sounds absolutely delish! Can I make this earlier in day? Does it have to be served warm?
Hi! I have made this recipe exactly as directed and it always turns out perfectly, like all recipes on this site. I only have Shitake and oyster mushrooms this time around…any idea if thyme will still work? Thank you!
Excellent flavour! I added some onion with the mushrooms when I sautéed them. I will definitely make this again.