Mushroom Quinoa (Easy One-Pan Recipe)

This Mushroom Quinoa recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, and can easily be made vegan. It is a healthy and easy recipe that is perfect for Meatless Mondays. Just toss all your ingredients into one pan and you have a no-stress, no-mess meal that is ready to eat about a half an hour!

Main Ingredients in Mushroom Quinoa

Although quinoa looks like a grain, it is actually a seed. This means that it is higher in protein and lower in starch than most grains. Quinoa is also gluten-free, so it is a terrific alternative to grains like wheat and barley for people who are sensitive to gluten. Quinoa is also great for vegetarians that are looking for more ways to get protein in their diet.

Mushrooms have an earthy, meaty texture so they are one of the best substitutes for meat in vegetarian dishes. I use sliced white button mushrooms to make this dish, but you can use whatever mushrooms you have on hand. Cremini mushrooms and Portobello mushrooms would work just fine in this recipe.

Kale is a great leafy green to incorporate into your diet because it is rich in Vitamins A, C and K and is also a good source of calcium. To prepare your kale, tear the leaves from the tough center stalk, then chop or shred the leaves.

The dish is finished with fresh shaved Parmesan cheese which gives it an added layer of richness. To shave your Parmesan cheese, use a vegetable peeler to make shavings or you can just grate it using a microplane grater.

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More Vegetarian Dinner Recipes to Try

Looking for more meatless dinner inspiration? Check out these easy recipes:

• Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas
• Thai Noodle Salad
• Coconut Lentil Curry
• Quinoa Fried Rice
• Creamy Mushroom Soup

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Mushroom Quinoa (Easy One-Pan Recipe)

Alia | Everyday Easy Eats

This one-pan Mushroom Quinoa recipe makes a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. A tasty and satisfying meatless main.

5 from 5 votes

Print Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Main

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 264 calories

Ingredients

 

US CustomaryMetric

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups chopped kale leaves
• Fresh shaved or grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

 

• In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat.
• Add mushrooms, garlic, thyme and season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until mushrooms have released liquid and are browned.
• Stir in quinoa and broth and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in kale, cover and simmer for about 3 minutes until kale is wilted. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

1. To make this recipe vegan, simply omit the butter and Parmesan cheese.
2. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three months.

 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Mushroom Quinoa (Easy One-Pan Recipe)

Amount per Serving

Calories

264

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

9

g

14

%

Saturated Fat

 

2

g

13

%

Cholesterol

 

7

mg

2

%

Sodium

 

525

mg

23

%

Potassium

 

720

mg

21

%

Carbohydrates

 

36

g

12

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

10

g

20

%

Vitamin A

 

7030

IU

141

%

Vitamin C

 

81.8

mg

99

%

Calcium

 

123

mg

12

%

Iron

 

3.2

mg

18

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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