Warm Quinoa Spinach and Shiitake Salad
Warm Quinoa Spinach and Shiitake Salad might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. For $3.11 per serving, this recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 226 calories, 6g of protein, and 16g of fat. 2 people were glad they tried this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of salt, pepper, chicken broth, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is brought to you by Foodista. With a spoonacular score of 92%, this dish is super. Users who liked this recipe also liked Warm Quinoa Spinach and Shiitake Salad, Serious Salads: Warm Quinoa Pilaf Salad with Shiitake Mushrooms, Carrots & Pecans, and Warm Lentil Salad with Spinach & Quinoa.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 6 servings pepper
- 500 mL chicken broth
- 50 mL feta cheese
- 6 servings olive oil
- 125 mL bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 225 g pc organics roasted garlic and herbs quinoa
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 shallots
- 180 g shiitake mushrooms
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
Remove from heat.In large bowl, toss quinoa with warm spinach mixture.
- 5
Serve sprinkled with feta.More recipe ideas are available online at pc.ca.