Best 9 Quinoa With Mushrooms Carrots Recipes

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Quinoa with Mushrooms and Carrots is a delectable vegetarian dish that combines the goodness of quinoa, earthy mushrooms, and crunchy carrots. This wholesome meal is not only flavorful but also packed with essential nutrients, making it a perfect choice for health-conscious individuals. The recipe is simple to follow and can be tailored to suit different dietary preferences. Whether you're a vegan seeking a protein-rich dish or a meat-lover looking for a meatless Monday option, this versatile dish has got you covered. Additionally, the article also features a variation using spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, providing readers with an array of options to suit their taste buds.

**Here are the recipes included in the article:**

1. Quinoa with Mushrooms and Carrots:
- A step-by-step guide to preparing a classic quinoa dish with sautéed mushrooms and carrots.

2. Vegan Quinoa with Mushrooms and Carrots:
- A variation of the original recipe tailored for vegans, using plant-based ingredients to create a protein-packed and flavorful meal.

3. Quinoa with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes:
- A unique twist on the classic recipe, incorporating spinach and sun-dried tomatoes for a tangy and colorful dish.

These recipes offer a range of options to cater to various dietary preferences and taste preferences, making it a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CARROT QUINOA



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I was experimenting with quinoa and I came up with this tasty dish full of vegetables.

Provided by rachimama21

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 53m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup olive oil
5 carrots, shredded
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 green bell peppers, diced
1 onion, diced
1 shallot, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa
1 pinch dried basil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onion, and shallot. Cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour vegetable broth and quinoa into the saucepan. Cover and simmer until quinoa is soft, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle dried basil on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 333.2 mg, Sugar 25.1 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

GARLIC MUSHROOM QUINOA



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An easy, healthy side dish that you'll want to make with every single meal!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup quinoa
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, garlic and thyme, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in quinoa until well combined. Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan, if desired.

QUINOA LOAF WITH MUSHROOMS AND PEAS



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Per Whole Foods website, "Welcome spring--or vegetarian guests--to your table with this delicious main-course recipe that is destined to become a favorite for family and feasts alike. For killer veggie burgers, serve any leftover slices on toasted whole wheat buns with lettuce and spicy mustard." Quinoa can be expensive in chain grocery stores, however they do sell it in bulk at Whole Foods very inexpensively and I have gotten it at Super Walmart as well.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup chopped red onion (about 1 onion)
salt & fresh ground pepper
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup rolled oats (I used barley flakes with great results)
2 cups cooked quinoa (I cooked mine in veggie broth for added flavor)
1 cup frozen green pea
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme (optional)
10 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning (I like Spike, but Greek seasoning would be great too)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease an 8-inch loaf pan with oil; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onions, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put beans, oats and 1/2 cup water into a food processor and pulse until almost smooth. In a large bowl, combine mushrooms/onions, bean mixture, quinoa, peas, parsley, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to prepared loaf pan, gently pressing down and mounding it in the middle. Bake until firm and golden brown, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Set aside to let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. (NOTE: I made this into mini loaves for portion control and cooked them for 25 minutes at 350 degrees and they were very dry. . .I do not recommend making them into mini loaves or patties).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.2, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 213.2, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 8.9

SMOKY QUINOA WITH MUSHROOMS



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Add quinoa cooked with smoked paprika to your list of top sides. To warm the spinach leaves, quickly saute if desired. -Ellen Kanner, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water or vegetable broth
3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
4 cups fresh baby spinach
Minced fresh cilantro and lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, 10 minutes., Stir in tomato paste, paprika, lemon juice, cumin and salt until blended. Add water; bring to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork., Arrange spinach on a serving plate; spoon quinoa over spinach. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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 WITH CELERY AND MUSHROOMS



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I can just hear someone shouting "Oh, no, not quinoa again," but this is really good. I made it for friends who cannot eat onions or garlic. Looking around for a solution, I found that the freezer had two plastic containers of _Boletus_ mushrooms that I had picked, cooked, and frozen in the summer. If-as is probable-fresh _Boletus_ are not available, use another good mushroom. Even if you don't forage as I do, you will find an expanding selection of flavorful mushrooms in shops-labeled "wild" only to differentiate them from regular mushrooms. They need not be frozen. In fact, they will need to be defrosted if frozen. Don't worry if this makes more than you need. My friends took home the remains, and so will yours.

Provided by Barbara Kafka

Yield Makes about 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups quinoa
3 medium stalks celery, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup), leaves reserved
1 cup wild mushrooms, cut into pieces and sautéed
1/2 cup lightly packed celery leaves, finely chopped
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the stock to a boil over high heat. Add the quinoa and diced celery, return to a boil, reduce the heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 12 to 14 minutes, and stir in the celery leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

ROASTED CARROTS AND RED QUINOA



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Shiro miso, a Japanese soybean-rice paste, imparts a salty-sweet note to this substantial salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup red quinoa, rinsed
3 cups baby spinach
1 tablespoon shiro miso
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots, onion, thyme, and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast, stirring once, until tender, about 40 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, bring quinoa and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer until tender, 16 minutes. Add spinach, cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; top with vegetables. In another bowl, whisk together miso, lemon juice, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Drizzle over salad; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 310 g

CARROT, TOMATO, AND SPINACH QUINOA PILAF



Carrot, Tomato, and Spinach Quinoa Pilaf image

I remember my aunt telling me about quinoa, saying it was such a wonderfully healthy food and what do you know? It's kosher for Passover! I decided to beef up my quinoa with some fresh vegetables, cooked until they are just tender without becoming mushy. As a side dish this serves 4-5, but I've been known to eat half of it as a meal on its own.

Provided by Jess

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
½ onion, chopped
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetarian chicken-flavored bouillon granules
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1 carrot, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 cup baby spinach

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a sauce pan over medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat, stir in quinoa, and toast, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Stir in the water, bouillon granules, black pepper, and thyme; raise heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the carrots. Cover and simmer until all water is absorbed, about 10 more minutes. Turn off the heat, add the tomatoes and spinach, and stir until the spinach is wilted and the tomatoes have given off their moisture, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 52.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • Use good quality quinoa: Opt for organic quinoa if possible, as it is grown without the use of pesticides and herbicides.
  • Rinse the quinoa thoroughly: This will help remove any bitterness and ensure that the quinoa cooks evenly.
  • Cook the quinoa according to package instructions: This will typically involve simmering the quinoa in water or broth until it is tender and fluffy.
  • Use a variety of mushrooms: This will add different flavors and textures to the dish. Some good options include cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and oyster mushrooms.
  • Sauté the mushrooms until they are browned: This will help bring out their flavor and make them more tender.
  • Add the carrots and cook until they are tender: You can also add other vegetables to the dish, such as celery, bell peppers, or zucchini.
  • Stir in the cooked quinoa and season to taste: You can use salt, pepper, garlic powder, or other spices to taste.
  • Serve immediately or store for later: Quinoa with mushrooms and carrots can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Quinoa with mushrooms and carrots is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it can be easily tailored to your own dietary preferences. Whether you are a vegetarian or a meat-eater, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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