This is on of my favorite side dishes to make. Sometimes I even add some grilled chicken and eat it for lunch. I love it because it is simple to make, only has a few ingredients and is packed with protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, B2, folate, calcium, zinc, Potassium, and Vitamins K and A (to name a few!!!). Did you know that quinoa contains more vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants than any other grain? It does! Spinach and mushrooms also contain abundant nutrients so you can’t go wrong with this dish! Here’s the recipe:
Spinach and Mushroom Quinoa
Ingredients:
-1 Tbsp Olive oil
-3 garlic cloves minced
-1 package of fresh organic sliced mushrooms (rinsed)
-1 6oz bag of organic baby spinach
-Organic quinoa (1 cup cooked) I use Trader Joes organic white quinoa
-Salt and pepper to taste
-Fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions:
Cook quinoa (enough to make 1 cup cooked) according to directions. Use a skillet and add 1 Tbsp olive oil and add minced garlic. Sautéed for a few minutes over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until soft. Then add baby spinach and cook until wilted. Add cooked quinoa to skillet and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste. Grate a little fresh Parmesan cheese on top if desired. Enjoy!
Forever Fit Mom 
January 28, 2015 at 12:41 am
I’m not a mushroom fan, but this looks delicious! I may need to try it out this weekend 🙂
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January 28, 2015 at 12:50 am
You can always omit the mushrooms and make it just with spinach or you can add another veggie such as broccoli 😊
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