Warm quinoa spinach and shiitake salad
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
2
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:
Carbs
18 g
Fat
15 g
Protein
5 g
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