Savory Mushroom and Spinach Quinoa Bowl

A wholesome and flavorful quinoa bowl featuring sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach, perfect for a nutritious main dish. This recipe balances earthy flavors with a hint of garlic and lemon zest.

Steps

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. 2. In a small pot, bring water to a boil and add quinoa. Reduce heat, 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. 5. Add sliced mushrooms, cook for 5-7 minutes until soft. 6. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. 7. Season mushroom and spinach mixture with salt, pepper, and lemon zest. 8. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and stir in lemon juice. 9. Combine quinoa with mushroom and spinach mixture. 10. Optional: sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

1/2 cup quinoa 1 cup water 1 cup fresh spinach 100g mushrooms, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced Optional: 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese