Best 11 Quinoa Mushroom Pilaf Recipes

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**Quinoa Mushroom Pilaf: A Journey of Earthy Flavors and Wholesome Ingredients**

Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with Quinoa Mushroom Pilaf, a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines the goodness of quinoa, earthy mushrooms, and a medley of aromatic spices. This versatile dish is a perfect accompaniment to any main course, whether it's grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or succulent seafood. Discover the symphony of flavors and textures in every bite as the nutty quinoa blends seamlessly with the savory mushrooms and fragrant herbs. This recipe provides two variations: a classic pilaf and a vegan version that caters to plant-based preferences. Embark on a culinary journey that nourishes both your body and soul with Quinoa Mushroom Pilaf, a wholesome and satisfying meal that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MUSHROOM QUINOA PILAF



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Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf is a great dish to eat on its own or as a side. All you really need is a salad. Slivered almonds, sun-dried tomatoes, and peas make it hearty.

Provided by Diane Smith

Categories     Main Dishes     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup quinoa
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (soaked in hot water and sliced)
1 cup frozen green peas
1/3 cup slivered almonds
sea salt and pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup champagne vinegar (rice or apple cider)
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp maple syrup
1/2 lemon (juiced)
sea salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Saute mushrooms in a large saute pan over medium heat with very small amount of vegetable broth or water until cooked through.
  • Add the quinoa, 2 cups vegetable broth or water to the pan and heat until boiling. Turn down heat to simmer and cook about 15 minutes until all of the water is absorbed.
  • Add the peas during the last few minutes of cooking along with the sun-dried tomatoes, and slivered almonds. Stir to combine.
  • Mix dressing ingredients and add to quinoa, mixing to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 90 mg, Fiber 5.3 g, Sugar 6.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUINOA PILAF WITH MUSHROOMS



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Quinoa is not a grain, but a seed.

Provided by nosduh1313

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small shallot, chopped
½ cup thinly sliced cremini mushrooms
1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 cups vegetable stock

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and swirl olive oil around the inside of the pan to coat. Cook shallot in the hot oil until translucent, about 3 minutes; stir in cremini mushrooms, cooking and stirring until mushrooms are browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir quinoa, thyme, bay leaf, kosher salt, and black pepper into mushroom mixture. Cook, stirring often, until quinoa gives off a slightly toasted fragrance, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour vegetable stock into quinoa mixture (stock may spatter a bit); stir to combine. Bring to a full boil, reduce heat to low, and cover pan; simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff quinoa pilaf with a fork; cover pan and let pilaf stand 10 more minutes to steam dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1083.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

QUINOA CHARD PILAF



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This simple vegan dish combines the distinctive, nutty flavor of quinoa with chard, mushrooms, and lentils. Try using rainbow chard for a colorful effect!

Provided by ASTROPHE

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1 cup canned lentils, rinsed
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 quart vegetable broth
1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Mix in quinoa, lentils, and mushrooms. Pour in the broth. Cover, and cook 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from heat. Shred chard, and gently mix into the pot. Cover, and allow to sit 5 minutes, or until chard is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 323.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

RED QUINOA AND MUSHROOM PILAF WITH DILL



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Red quinoa simmered with mushrooms is served with juicy orange segments and dill.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Quinoa Recipes

Yield Makes 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1 ounce mixed dried mushrooms
2 cups red quinoa
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, quartered
2 shallots, coarsely chopped
Coarse salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
2 Valencia or navel oranges, peel and pith removed, flesh thinly sliced into rounds

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a boil; pour over dried mushrooms in a small bowl. Soak until soft, about 6 minutes. Pour liquid through a fine sieve into a bowl; set aside. Coarsely chop soaked mushrooms; set aside.
  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a fine sieve; drain. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking; add fresh mushrooms, shallots, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms and shallots have released their liquid and are slightly caramelized, about 7 minutes. Add quinoa; cook, stirring, until it begins to pop and crackle, about 5 minutes.
  • Add reserved soaked mushrooms, reserved soaking liquid, and thyme to pot; bring to a boil. Stir; cover, and reduce heat. Simmer until quinoa is tender but still chewy, about 20 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste, and the butter. Just before serving, stir in dill and chives; add oranges, and gently toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 g, Cholesterol 6 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 11 g, Sodium 583 g

QUINOA WITH MUSHROOMS



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Quinoa is a healthy grain that can be substituted in most recipes for rice or couscous. I recently experimented with quinoa and made this dish which my husband and I both love. This easy-to-make and tasty side dish is similar to a pilaf.

Provided by Jen Cardenas

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed
3 cups chicken broth
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 103.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

QUINOA PILAF



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A delicious and easy quinoa recipe. Serve with a salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.

Provided by JBUCK123

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup chopped onion
2 carrots, chopped
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups vegetable broth
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add carrot, and cook 3 minutes more. Stir in quinoa and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and fluffy.
  • In a bowl, toss quinoa together with walnuts and parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 259.8 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

QUINOA PILAF WITH CRIMINI MUSHROOMS



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This dish has been a big hit as a side dish at Calhoun. The kids at Calhoun were fascinated to learn that quinoa is not a grain but a seed. It looks like a grain and reacts like a grain when cooked but it is still a seed. You can see the stamen in cooked "grain". It's nutty and delicious as a replacement for rice.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon kosher for Passover olive oil
1 small shallot, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup crimini mushrooms, wiped clean and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed well and drained
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves removed from their stems
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cups vegetable stock, or water

Steps:

  • Place a saucepan on high heat and get it hot. Add the olive oil and swirl it around to make sure the entire surface is covered with oil. Add the shallot and sweat (cook until translucent but not brown). Add the crimini mushrooms and cook until brown. Add the quinoa, thyme leaves, bay leaf, kosher salt and black pepper to the pan and stir. Let the ingredients heat up and roast a little to bring out all their fullest flavors. The steam coming up should be very aromatic.
  • Slowly and carefully add the vegetable stock (it will spatter because the pan and ingredients are hot). When it comes to full boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover and allow to steam for about 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, turn off the heat, remove lid and fluff the quinoa and then replace the lid and allow to sit for about 10 minutes.
  • Taste for seasoning and adjust, if necessary. Serve.

ASIAN QUINOA AND MUSHROOM PILAF (GLUTEN-FREE)



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Quinoa is a great protein and fiber source and contains a lot of beneficial vitamins and minerals. It is gluten-free and its glycemic index is much lower than brown rice. Please check my blog, www.innerharmonynutrition.com, for more healthy gluten-free recipes.

Provided by InnerHarmonyNutriti

Categories     Vegan

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sake (optional) or 1 tablespoon white wine (optional)
1 cup quinoa
4 cups assortment mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon tamari
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh parsley, chopped (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a pan, heat oil and sauté garlic.
  • Add mushrooms and sake or white wine if using and sauté for a couple of more minutes.
  • Add quinoa, 2 cups of water, tamari and salt. Mix and cover.
  • Bring to boil and reduce heat. Cook until the water is all absorbed.
  • Serve with chopped parsley on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.4, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 547.9, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 8.7

QUINOA PILAF



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Considered the Mother Grain by the Ancient Incas, Quinoa is high in protein(16%) and is gluten free. This recipe was originaly from Sunset.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup firmly packed chopped bacon
salad oil (optional)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup regular strength beef broth
1/2 cup toasted quinoa
1/3 cup shredded carrot
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper

Steps:

  • In a 12 inch fry pan over medium highheat cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp around edges, around 8 minutes.
  • With a slotted spoon lift bacon pieces from pan and set aside.
  • Spoon off and discard all but 3 T.
  • of the fat-or drain it all and use vegetable oil.
  • Add mushrooms and onion to pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid cooks away and mushrooms are golden.
  • Add broth, quinoa, carrots, and green pepper; Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Take off heat, remove lid and let stand 2 minutes.
  • Stir with a fork to separate grains.
  • Spoon onto serving dish and sprinkle with cooked bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.4, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 10.9, Sodium 444.3, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 8

MUSHROOM AND QUINOA PILAF



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I don't get too excited over vegetables, but this pilaf is really quite nice. This wonderful dish is something that I can see being pared with all meats or seafood

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped finely
4 cups cremini mushrooms, slliced (or white)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)
1 -2 tablespoon water (if needed)
2 garlic, minced
2/3 cup quinoa, rinsed well
2/3 cup long grain white rice
1/2 teaspoon oregano or 1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 2/3 mushroom stock or 2 2/3 vegetable stock
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion for about 3 minutes or until softened, add mushrooms, salt and pepper; saute for 5 - 7 minutes or until mushrooms are browned. If the pan gets too dry, add water as needed.
  • Add garlic, quinoa, rice and oregano; cook, stirring for 30 seconds or until grains are coated with oil and mixture is fragrant.
  • Add 2-2/3 cup stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and grains are tender. If liquid is absorbed before grains are ready, add more stock and continue to simmer, covered, until grains are tender.
  • Remove from heat and stir in parmesan, parsley and vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 250, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 7.8

MUSHROOM-QUINOA PILAF



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Cook an alternative to rice with Mushroom-Quinoa Pilaf with grated Parmesan. Thanks to the quinoa, this Mushroom-Quinoa Pilaf is a better-for-you choice.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Superfood Recipes

Time 43m

Yield 8 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat dressing in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook and stir 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in broth; bring to boil. Add quinoa; stir. Return to boil; cover. Simmer on low heat 16 to 18 min. or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat; fluff with fork. Let stand, covered, 5 min.
  • Stir in cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of mushrooms. This will give your pilaf a more complex flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. Cumin, coriander, and paprika are all good choices.
  • If you don't have any vegetable broth, you can use water instead. Just add a little extra salt to taste.
  • Serve your pilaf as a side dish or main course. It's also great for breakfast or lunch.
  • Leftover pilaf can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Quinoa mushroom pilaf is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover quinoa. With its earthy flavors and hearty texture, this pilaf is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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