Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Quinoa Skillet
A hearty, flavorful skillet dish combining quinoa, mushrooms, spinach, and parmesan cheese, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz oz mushrooms, quartered
- 1/2 onion, minced onion
- 10 oz oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste Freshly cracked
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional Optional
Instructions
- Cook quinoa in salted water until al dente, according to package instructions.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté quartered mushrooms for 3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then deglaze with vegetable broth. Reduce heat and cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove mushrooms and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook minced onion for 1 minute until translucent. Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked quinoa, mushrooms, spinach, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red chili pepper flakes in the skillet. Serve hot with additional parmesan and chili flakes if desired.
Notes
Adjust the amount of red chili pepper flakes based on desired spiciness. Serve hot and enjoy!