Creamy Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Quinoa for Cozy Nights

Savor the comfort of Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Quinoa, a creamy and delicious side dish that's perfect for any cozy night.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 360

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Quinoa Base

2 cups Cooked White Quinoa Fluffy and cooked as per package instructions.

For the Mushroom Mixture

6 oz Baby Bella Mushrooms Substitute with cremini or button mushrooms if desired.
1 tablespoon Chopped Roasted Garlic Use fresh garlic if needed—about 2-3 cloves.
10-12 cloves Roasted Garlic Enhances garlic flavor significantly.
4 tablespoons Salted Butter Olive oil can be a dairy-free alternative.

For Seasoning

0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust according to dietary needs.
0.25 teaspoon Ground Pepper Best to use freshly ground for optimal flavor.
0.25 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can work instead—about a teaspoon.

For Creaminess

0.25 cup Heavy Cream Use half-and-half or coconut cream for a lighter version.
0.5 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can substitute for a vegan twist.

Equipment

3-quart pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Melt 4 tablespoons of salted butter over medium heat until it begins to bubble gently, about 1-2 minutes.
Add 6 oz of chopped baby Bella mushrooms to the melted butter and sauté for about 4 minutes.
Mix in 1 tablespoon of chopped roasted garlic, ½ teaspoon of sea salt, ¼ teaspoon of ground pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of dried thyme. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium/low, stir in ¼ cup of heavy cream and 2 cups of cooked white quinoa. Mix until well combined.
Sprinkle in ½ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese and continue to heat gently while stirring for around 2-3 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and serve your Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Quinoa immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, don't overcrowd the mushrooms when sautéing. Adjust heavy cream for desired richness and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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