Robin's Quinoa with Mushrooms and Spinach

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I do pilates over my lunch break a couple of times a week, and this is the perfect thing to eat after it. It's way better than the usual lean-cuisine, and way better for you. Plus, it's super-cheap to make and you get three lunches out of it, easily.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ onion, chopped fine

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • ½ cup white wine

  • 1 ¾ cups chicken broth

  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms

  • 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

  • ¼ cup white wine

  • ¼ cup chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 (10 ounce) bag washed spinach leaves

  • ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa until well blended.

  2. Pour in 1/2 cup white wine and cook, stirring, until absorbed by the quinoa, about 30 seconds. Stir in 1 3/4 cups chicken broth, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, and 1 teaspoon chopped thyme. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup white wine, 1/4 cup chicken stock, and 1 teaspoon chopped thyme. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes.

  4. Once the quinoa has cooked, stir in the mushroom mixture, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove quinoa from the heat and stir in spinach leaves, which will wilt. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

433 Calories
17g Fat
47g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 433
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 167mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 16g 31%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 148mg 11%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 870mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.