Quinoa is a seed that makes a great alternative to rice or pasta, making it especially perfect for those with gluten-free diets. Yesterday, I cooked with quinoa for the first time, with the hopes of making a simple, healthy meal that would keep me full.
Ingredients:
- Inca Red Quinoa (or whatever quinoa you’d like)
- Sweet Potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
- Portobello Mushrooms (quartered)
- Spinach
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Vegetable Oil
Directions:
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes.
- Quarter portobello mushrooms.
- Boil quinoa and water in a pot. Once water boils, reduce the heat and cover until water is absorbed (about 12 minutes).
- Meanwhile, put the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sweet potatoes and mushrooms into the large pot and toss occasionally for about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and let it cook for about 1 minute.
- Add spinach, salt, and pepper. Let it cook, with occasional tossing for about 10 minutes.
- Serve the sweet potatoes, mushrooms, and spinach over the quinoa.
Yum! If this ends up on your dinner table, tweet me with the hashtag #QuinoaAndFriends! Bon Appétit! 
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Kathy McCarthy 21 October 2015
Yum! This looks so good and healthy! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe with us. Have a great day!
Kathy
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jillian 21 October 2015
This recipe looks delicious! I will have to try for sure.
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Ms. Joy 21 October 2015
WOW… Quinoa is really expensive here, but I am intrigue with the taste :D, thanks for sharing 😀
Yasmin 21 October 2015
Looks super healthy! I'm not a mushroom person so what could I substitute that with?
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nialangl 22 October 2015
Hi, Yasmin!
You could substitute the mushrooms with a protein! If you're a vegetarian, I would suggest something like tofu. If you're not, I imagine any meat would do. (I've never had meat, so I'm not sure which one would work best with this dish.)
Ramy Hamilton 22 October 2015
Looks delicious! 🙂
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Kaitlin 22 October 2015
This looks delicious Nia, I can't wait to try it!
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Sara Nuša Golob Grabner 22 October 2015
I need to make this, it looks amazing!
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Mira Devils 22 October 2015
I'm on a gluten-free diet (sadly). This looks so yummy and I can't wait to try it. I haven't eaten quinoa before.
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