Warm quinoa spinach and shiitake salad
Gluten free
Vegetarian
Primal

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

US
baby spinach leaves

baby spinach leaves

6 cups

black pepper

black pepper

6 servings

chicken broth

chicken broth

496.64 mL

feta cheese

feta cheese

31.7 mL

extra virgin olive oil

extra virgin olive oil

6 servings

red bell peppers

red bell peppers

78.72 mL

red wine vinegar

red wine vinegar

2 Tbsps

from one roasted garlic bulb

from one roasted garlic bulb

7.94 oz

salt

salt

1 pinch

shallot

shallot

2

shiitake mushroom caps

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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