Mushroom quinoa: perfect every time!
This quick and easy mushroom quinoa recipe is full of flavor and cooked to perfection. Say goodbye to mushy, sticky quinoa—using the right technique, you’ll get perfectly fluffy results every time.
Ingredients
- 200 grams quinoa, 1 cup
- 1 yellow onion, medium-large size
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- 225 grams white button mushrooms, 8 oz
- 56 grams butter, divided, 4 tablespoons, ¼ cup
- 1 teaspoon dry thyme, or 1 tablespoon fresh
- ¼ cup chopped parsley, optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 480 ml chicken stock, 2 cups
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa. Set aside for now.200 grams quinoa
- Chop the onion and the garlic. Slice the mushrooms if they are not pre-cut already.1 yellow onion, medium-large size, 4-5 garlic cloves, 225 grams white button mushrooms
- In a deep skillet, add half the butter and let it melt over medium to high heat.56 grams butter, divided
- Add the chopped onion and cook until it starts to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until they soften, about 5 minutes.
- Next, add the rest of the butter (28 grams, 2 tablespoons) and cook 3-5 more minutes, until the mushrooms start to brown a bit.
- Add the quinoa, dry thyme, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.1 teaspoon dry thyme, ¼ cup chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Pour in the chicken stock. Mix everything, turn the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and let it cook for about 20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked.480 ml chicken stock
- Turn off the heat and let it sit uncovered for another 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store the mushroom quinoa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze it, well sealed, for up to a month. To reheat it from the fridge, place it in a skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until warm. You can add a splash of stock or just water to add some moisture to it if it feels too dry. To reheat it from the freezer, let it thaw in the fridge overnight, or leave it at room temperature until defrosted. Then follow the same steps for reheating as noted above. You can also use the microwave if that's your preference.
- You can add some greens, like spinach or kale, right before adding the quinoa. For a cheesy flavor, you can shave some Parmesan cheese on top right before serving. Use any type of mushrooms or a mix of different varieties.
- If you'd like, you can substitute the chicken stock with vegetable stock or water. Use any quinoa you have or prefer: white, red, or black. Red and black quinoa are a bit nuttier and chewier compared to white quinoa.