**Indulge in a Culinary Symphony of Quinoa, Sweet Potato, and Mushrooms:**
Embark on a delightful culinary journey with a trio of mouthwatering recipes featuring quinoa, sweet potato, and mushrooms. These versatile ingredients come together to create a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From a vibrant quinoa salad brimming with roasted vegetables to a comforting quinoa and sweet potato soup, and a hearty quinoa-stuffed portobello mushroom dish, each recipe offers a unique twist on healthy and flavorful plant-based cuisine. Get ready to elevate your meals with these delectable quinoa creations.
SPICY QUINOA WITH SWEET POTATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the quinoa in a bowl and cover with water; drain. Repeat twice; drain well. (This will help remove bitterness.) Transfer the quinoa to a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the quinoa is dry, about 8 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 3/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, then cover the pan, leaving the lid slightly ajar to let steam escape; reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and garlic and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the chile powder, coriander and cumin and cook, stirring, until the spices darken, about 1 minute. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, the jalapeno, sweet potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid is almost absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Add the sweet potato mixture to the quinoa, then add the cilantro and lime juice and toss; season with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 399 milligrams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 4.5 grams
QUINOA WITH MUSHROOMS
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
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 WITH SWEET POTATO AND MUSHROOMS
Make and share this Quinoa With Sweet Potato and Mushrooms recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Outta Here
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix quinoa, water and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and cayenne pepper; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the sweet potato is soft, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water into the skillet as needed to keep the vegetables from drying out and sticking.
- Divide the quinoa among 4 plates and ladle the vegetables over the quinoa. Sprinkle with almond slivers.
ROASTED SWEET POTATO QUINOA SALAD
Purple sweet potatoes add beautiful color to the mix in this healthy, fresh tasting, zesty salad!
Provided by Melanie McClare
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Toss sweet potatoes in olive oil on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Mix broccoli, yellow pepper, red pepper, and cucumber in a large bowl; stir in quinoa and sweet potatoes.
- Whisk extra-virgin olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix dressing into salad; garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 93.1 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. The more colorful your quinoa bowl, the more nutritious it will be. Some good options include sweet potatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and zucchini.
- Roast your vegetables. Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast them in the oven or on a grill.
- Cook your quinoa perfectly. Quinoa is a whole grain that is cooked in a similar way to rice. Be sure to rinse the quinoa before cooking to remove any impurities.
- Add some protein. Quinoa is a complete protein, meaning that it contains all nine essential amino acids. However, you can also add other sources of protein to your bowl, such as beans, lentils, tofu, or tempeh.
- Don't forget the sauce. A simple vinaigrette or tahini sauce can really bring all the flavors of your quinoa bowl together.
Conclusion:
Quinoa bowls are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give quinoa bowls a try.
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