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Garlicky Mushroom Quinoa

Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: North American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 164kcal
Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen
Garlicky Mushroom Quinoa is a rustic and simple side dish, but hearty enough to be a cozy main too! Prepared with meaty cremini mushrooms which have been pan-fried in lots of garlic and butter, this dish is both garlicky and savoury.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the package. Set aside.
  • In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter. Sauté the mushrooms until very well done. (Strive for a meatier tasting mushroom by cooking for a longer period of time. Of course, you can stop cooking the mushrooms whenever you have reached the desired outcome for your personal tastes.)
  • Add the garlic and dried red chili flakes - if using.  Stir into the mushrooms. Allow the garlic to cook with the mushrooms for 3 minutes.
  • Add the cooked quinoa, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and ground black pepper.  Stir all the ingredients together until the quinoa has heated through once more.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Will serve 2 people as a main.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg