Quinoa Spinach Pilaf with Cremini Mushrooms
If you love a classic recipe for Spinach and Cremini Pilaf you will love this fresh new take on the classic pilaf recipe you’ve used for years. Quinoa Spinach Pilaf with Cremini Mushrooms has countless health befits with a huge bonus of a delicious flavor. Combining white quinoa, shallots, minced garlic, cremini mushrooms and fresh baby spinach with a hint of lemon.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 shallots finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 pint cremini mushrooms sliced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup white quinoa
- 3 cups baby spinach chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- kosher salt to own taste
- freshly ground black pepper to own taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add finely chopped shallots, minced garlic cloves, and thinly sliced cremini mushrooms; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of vegetable broth, quinoa and bring to a strong boil. Reduce the heat to lowest setting and lightly simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 15- 20 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach leaves spinach, lemon zest, chopped dill weed, juice of 1 lemon, and season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to your own taste.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 01 | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg