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Quinoa with Mushrooms
Photo: Andrew Ridley

Quinoa with Mushrooms

8 ingredients 20 min + 20 min 6 servings openrecipes
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."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

781
Calories
53g
Protein
40g
Fat
53g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Quinoa 1 cup cooked (185g) 222
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Mushroom 1/2 cup sliced (35g) 15
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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