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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We’d be waiting to try this recipe out and just made it this weekend…wonderful, and thanks so much for sharing!
This garlic shrimp and quinoa recipe has been in pretty heavy rotation for us lately. It’s also quick to make and works well as a main dish or a side:
http://www.mmmgarlic.com/garlic-shrimp-and-quinoa/
So glad you liked the quinoa! We all love it too. Have a great weekend!
I’m making this right now….. the mushrooms smell sooooo good! I’m using a combination of crimini and shiitake mushrooms, because that’s what we had on hand, and making it to go with lemon-garlic braised chicken thighs.
I just made this and it’s delicious!! Do you have the nutritional info, by any chance? Thanks!
I’m so glad you had a chance to try this! As for the nutritional information, I am not entirely comfortable sharing this as I am not a registered dietician. It is best to use the many online resources at your discretion to obtain such information.
Adding a splash of white wine to the mushroom before adding the quinoa would probably make this divine. Can’t wait to try it out
Sounds delicious. I love the combination of thyme and mushrooms. I am going to make it with rainbow quinoa, that is my favorite!!
I am making this tonight! So glad I found this on Pinterest! It will be a perfect addition to our grilled chicken and salad. Thanks!
Just made this and it is so awesome!!!
Life is all about moderation, and I’m 200% okay with eating a donut at breakfast and a healthy side dish for dinner! (Especially if it’s my favorite kiddie chocolate donut with chocolate frosting and rainbow sprinkles.) If only I wasn’t allergic to mushrooms — they look like they really make the dish! Maybe I could use asparagus or broccoli and pretend it’s just as good… 😉
I love that the chocolate donut with sprinkles is your childhood favorite. I’m so boring – I still can’t get over the glazed donut holes!
Wow, this dish looks so tasty!
So glad I saw this pop up in my social media feeds before lunch time! I REALLY need to go grocery shopping but I had just what I needed, except quinoa. I had brown rice couscous and it was fabulous. This is going to be a new favorite! Thanks for this great idea. Here is my version I made for lunch if you want to check it out! http://www.victoriasbitesoflife.com/2014/05/03/garlic-mushroom-brown-rice-couscous/
Can’t wait to make this. Looks delicious! What pan are you using here? It looks like a great size and weight. (Looking to overhaul our current pots and pans.)
I am using a 5-qt Calphalon saute pan.
Love the simplicity of this!
I used to hate mushrooms, but recently I’ve become obsessed, and in this quinoa dish they look absolutely amazing. Anything garlicky is already up my alley 🙂 pinned, and totally trying soon!
I could live off of this quinoa, love the garlic and mushrooms!
I love mushrooms (like really love them and can eat a carton, by myself, in like 5 mins…LOL) and I bet the texture of them, along with the quinoa texture, mmm, so good!
Me too! Obsessed with mushrooms. I can see how this dish would be sooooo wonderful.
I’ve recently began enjoying quinoa and I do like mushrooms too but my daughter doesn’t. Anything I could substitute?
I didn’t read down far enough. Someone mentioned zucchini. That would work!