Gluten free

Vegetarian

Primal

Warm quinoa spinach and shiitake salad

Name: Warm quinoa spinach and shiitake salad
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups baby spinach leaves; 6 servings black pepper; 496.64 mL chicken broth; 31.7 mL feta cheese; 6 servings extra virgin olive oil; 78.72 mL red bell peppers; 2 Tbsps red wine vinegar; 7.94 oz from one roasted garlic bulb; 1 pinch salt; 2 shallot; 6.35 oz shiitake mushroom caps

Warm Quinoa Spinach and Shiitake Salad is a delicious warm salad containing quinoa, spinach, and shiitake mushrooms. It is a great option for those following a gluten-free, lacto-ovo vegetarian, and primal diet. This dish is perfect for a healthy and hearty meal.

Ingredients

baby spinach leaves

6 cups

black pepper

6 servings

chicken broth

496.64 mL

feta cheese

31.7 mL

extra virgin olive oil

6 servings

red bell peppers

78.72 mL

red wine vinegar

2 Tbsps

from one roasted garlic bulb

7.94 oz

salt

1 pinch

shallot

shiitake mushroom caps

6.35 oz

Method

In saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Stir in quinoa and contents of seasoning pouch. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender.
Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.In large nonstick frying pan, heat oil over medium heat; cook shallots and red pepper for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until lightly golden and softened. Stir in mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes or until mushrooms have released their juices and are starting to turn golden.
Add vinegar; cook, stirring to bring up browned bits, for 1 minute. Stir in spinach; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or just until wilted. Stir in salt and pepper.
Remove from heat.In large bowl, toss quinoa with warm spinach mixture.
Serve sprinkled with feta.More recipe ideas are available online at pc.ca.

Nutrition:

226 kcal

Carbs

18 g

Fat

15 g

Protein

5 g

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