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Mushroom and Garlic Quinoa Recipe

This Mushroom and Garlic Quinoa makes the perfect side dish or base for any dish. It's healthy, inexpensive, and easy to make. You are going to love this healthy side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy meal, low carb, mushroom and garlic quinoa, quinoa, quinoa stir fry
Servings: 6
Calories: 180kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 pound mushrooms (I used cremini mushrooms)
  • 2 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1½ Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  • In a skillet, sauté the mushrooms and garlic in the olive oil until the mushrooms go soft and begin to be a deep gray color.
  • Once the quinoa is cooked, add the paprika, salt and pepper, and fresh parmesan cheese.
  • Mix until combined.
  • Once the mushrooms are done, add them to the quinoa and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg