Quinoa Mushroom Salad Food

QUINOA WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes; set aside.
• Melt the butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the quinoa to the melted butter and let it brown, about 3 minutes. Pour the chicken broth over the quinoa; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the sauteed mushroom mixture and cook another 2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

MUSHROOM AND GARLIC QUINOA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a medium-sized frying pan combine oil, mushrooms, thyme, and salt, then mix. Allow to cook about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic, cook for 6-8 more minutes minutes until mushrooms are sufficiently cooked through and beginning to crisp up. Set mushroom mixture aside.
• Combine vegetable stock and water in pan, bring to a boil, then add quinoa and cover. Simmer for 12-15 minutes.
• Add mushroom mixture to quinoa and garnish with grated cheese of your choice (optional).
• Enjoy!

QUINOA, SPINACH AND MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Place the quinoa in a strainer and rinse several times with cold water. Place in a medium saucepan with 1 1/4 cups water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 15 minutes, until the grains display a threadlike spiral and the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat, remove the lid and place a dish towel over the pan, then return the lid to the pan and let sit for 10 minutes or longer undisturbed. Transfer to a salad bowl and fluff with forks. Allow to cool.
• Add the spinach, mushrooms, walnuts, parsley and optional cheese to the bowl. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and toss with the salad just before serving.

MUSHROOM QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse the quinoa in plenty of cold water and place in a medium saucepan. Add boiling vegetable stock and bring back to the boil. Simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until the stock is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan and saute onion for 2-3 minutes, add the garlic a fry for another minute. Add sliced mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Finally, add the thyme leaves. Stir fry the mushrooms for about 5 minutes, or until soft.
• In a small bowl, mix the cooked quinoa with olive oil, add mushrooms and tomatoes, mix well. Check the seasoning and add more salt or pepper if you like. Scatter fresh parsley on top and serve.

WARM QUINOA, SPINACH, AND SHIITAKE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat broiler; set rack 4 inches from heat. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• On a large rimmed broiler-proof baking sheet, toss mushrooms with half the dressing (reserve the rest); broil, tossing occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and mushrooms are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine quinoa, 3 cups water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Place spinach in a large bowl; add hot mushrooms, quinoa, and reserved dressing. Toss to combine (spinach will wilt slightly). Top with crumbled feta, and serve immediately.

SWISS CHARD, MUSHROOM, AND QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add quinoa and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until quinoa is tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook chard (stems and leaves), stir ring occasionally, until wilted and tender, about 8 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Add red pepper flakes, and toss to combine. Transfer to a platter.
• Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and the garlic to skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until garlic is lightly golden, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to release their juices, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa; cook to heat through, about 1 minute. Stir in thyme; remove from heat.
• To serve, divide chard among plates, and spoon quinoa mixture on top. Sprinkle parmesan over each portion.
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 252
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 3mg
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Protein: 1g
• Sodium: 666mg
• Fiber: 5g

EDAMAME, QUINOA, AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk; set aside.
• Place quinoa in a medium saucepan, and cover with water to 2 inches above quinoa. Bring to a boil; cook 3 minutes.
• Add edamame to quinoa in pan; return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until tender.
• Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain. Add edamame mixture, mushrooms, and bell pepper to juice mixture; toss well to coat. Cover and chill.

SWISS CHARD, MUSHROOM, AND QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook Swiss chard, stirring occasionally, until wilted and tender, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper. Add red-pepper flakes, and toss. Transfer to a platter.
• Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and the garlic to skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until garlic is slightly golden, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to release their juices, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Season with pepper. Cook until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa; cook to heat through, about 1 minute. Add thyme. Serve mushroom-quinoa mixture over Swiss chard, topped with Parmesan.