Quinoa Bowl with Sautéed Mushrooms

A nutritious and hearty quinoa bowl featuring earthy sautéed mushrooms, fresh greens, and a tangy lemon dressing. Perfect for a wholesome lunch or light dinner.

Easy 25 min 350 cal
Steps

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. 2. In a small pot, bring water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. 3. While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. 4. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. 5. Add sliced mushrooms, cook for 5-7 minutes until tender and browned. 6. Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. 7. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and transfer to a bowl. 8. Top quinoa with sautéed mushrooms and spinach. 9. Drizzle lemon juice over the bowl and season with salt and pepper. 10. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa 1 cup water 1 cup mixed mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, button), sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup baby spinach 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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