20-Minute Mushroom Spinach Quinoa — Project Sunny
20-Minute Mushroom Spinach Quinoa — Project Sunny is a vibrant, nutritious dish perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach, this delightful meal is ready in just 20 minutes. It’s not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether you’re looking for a healthy dinner or a satisfying lunch, this recipe delivers on flavor and nutrition!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.
- In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Cook for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and sliced mushrooms for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and add it to the skillet. Mix well to combine.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzling with more olive oil or sprinkling with parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg