Best 9 Quinoa With Mushrooms Carrots Recipes

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Are you looking for a healthy and delicious meal that is easy to make? Look no further than quinoa with mushrooms and carrots. This versatile dish can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and it is packed with flavor and nutrients. Quinoa is a gluten-free grain that is high in protein, fiber, and iron, while mushrooms and carrots are both low in calories and rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This combination of ingredients makes quinoa with mushrooms and carrots a delicious and healthy option that is sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

QUINOA WITH MUSHROOMS



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Quinoa is a healthy grain that can be substituted in most recipes for rice or couscous. I recently experimented with quinoa and made this dish which my husband and I both love. This easy-to-make and tasty side dish is similar to a pilaf.

Provided by Jen Cardenas

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed
3 cups chicken broth
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes; set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the quinoa to the melted butter and let it brown, about 3 minutes. Pour the chicken broth over the quinoa; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the sauteed mushroom mixture and cook another 2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 103.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

QUINOA PILAF WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, CARROTS & PECANS



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This quinoa pilaf is gussied up with sautéed onions, carrots, shiitake mushrooms and pecans. It makes an earthy and hearty dish.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 as a side dish, 2 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup quinoa, pre-rinsed or rinsed
1⅔ cups low sodium chicken broth (best quality such as Swanson), or vegetable broth
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 small carrots, peeled and diced
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and ground black pepper
⅓ cup chopped pecans, toasted if desired
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine quinoa and chicken broth in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to low, cover and simmer until quinoa is cooked, about 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften, 2-3 minutes. Add the carrots and thyme and cook until the carrots are just tender, 5-7 minutes. Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil, along with mushrooms and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until mushrooms are cooked through, a few minutes. Season vegetables with ¼ teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Add cooked quinoa to vegetables and stir in pecans and chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot or warm.
  • Note: Shiitakes never come in contact with dirt, so the only washing usually necessary is a gentle wipe with a damp cloth or a paper towel. Use a knife to remove the stems where they meet the cap.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 servings, Calories 341, Fat 20 g, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Fiber 6 g, Sodium 186 mg, Cholesterol 0 mg

MUSHROOM AND GARLIC QUINOA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, mushroom, dried thyme, salt, garlic, vegetable stock, water, quinoa, cheese

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb mushroom
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups vegetable stock
1 cup water
1 cup quinoa
cheese, of choice, grated to serve

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized frying pan combine oil, mushrooms, thyme, and salt, then mix. Allow to cook about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, cook for 6-8 more minutes minutes until mushrooms are sufficiently cooked through and beginning to crisp up. Set mushroom mixture aside.
  • Combine vegetable stock and water in pan, bring to a boil, then add quinoa and cover. Simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  • Add mushroom mixture to quinoa and garnish with grated cheese of your choice (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 876 calories, Carbohydrate 88 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 11 grams

ROASTED CARROTS AND RED QUINOA



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Shiro miso, a Japanese soybean-rice paste, imparts a salty-sweet note to this substantial salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup red quinoa, rinsed
3 cups baby spinach
1 tablespoon shiro miso
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots, onion, thyme, and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast, stirring once, until tender, about 40 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, bring quinoa and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer until tender, 16 minutes. Add spinach, cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; top with vegetables. In another bowl, whisk together miso, lemon juice, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Drizzle over salad; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 310 g

CARROT QUINOA



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I was experimenting with quinoa and I came up with this tasty dish full of vegetables.

Provided by rachimama21

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 53m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup olive oil
5 carrots, shredded
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 green bell peppers, diced
1 onion, diced
1 shallot, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa
1 pinch dried basil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onion, and shallot. Cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour vegetable broth and quinoa into the saucepan. Cover and simmer until quinoa is soft, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle dried basil on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 333.2 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

SMOKY QUINOA WITH MUSHROOMS



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Add quinoa cooked with smoked paprika to your list of top sides. To warm the spinach leaves, quickly saute if desired. -Ellen Kanner, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water or vegetable broth
3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
4 cups fresh baby spinach
Minced fresh cilantro and lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, 10 minutes., Stir in tomato paste, paprika, lemon juice, cumin and salt until blended. Add water; bring to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork., Arrange spinach on a serving plate; spoon quinoa over spinach. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUINOA WITH MUSHROOMS & CARROTS



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Categories     Side     Sauté     Casserole/Gratin

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c quinoa
2c chix broth
1 1/2 tbsp EVOO
1-2 sm onion finely chp
2 sm carrots peeled & diced
3/4 tsp thyme(dried)
4 oz sl mushrooms
2 cloves garlic minced
s&p
1/3 c cpd pecans(toasted)(optional)
1/4 c chp parsley

Steps:

  • 1. combine quinoa & broth in med. sauce pan- bring to boil-lower heat to simmer-cover ck 15 min-turn off heat-let sit 15 min -fluff w/ fork 2.heat 1 tbsp & Pam in lg saute pan med heat-add onions-ck 2-3 min till start to soften. 3.add carrots-thyme-spray Pam -ck 5-7 min 4.add 1/2tbsp EVOO &mushrooms, garlic-ck thru--season vegetables w/ s&p 5.add quinoa & veg together-mix-add parsley& pecans--mix serve hot/warm

MUSHROOM AND HERB QUINOA



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From Patricia Green's and Carolyn Hemming's book, Quinoa 365. "The bold color and flavor of this recipe make it a great side for a pork, chicken or beef dish. If you can't find cremini mushrooms, use an extra cup (250mL) of button mushrooms."

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter (15 mL) or 1 tablespoon cooking oil (15 mL)
1/3 cup green onion, sliced (80 mL)
1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced (2 mL)
3/4 cup red quinoa (185 mL)
1 3/4 cups vegetable stock (435 mL)
1 cup white button mushrooms, quartered (250 mL)
1 cup brown cremini mushroom, quartered (250 mL)
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced (30 mL)
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (160mL)

Steps:

  • Add butter to large saucepan on low heat. Add green onion and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add the quinoa and stir to coat it with butter.
  • Add the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, until most of the stock has been absorbed, stirring frequently.
  • Add mushrooms and continue cooking for 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until there is no more liquid.
  • Toss in a pinch of pepper and stir in the parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

QUINOA WITH CELERY AND MUSHROOMS



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I can just hear someone shouting "Oh, no, not quinoa again," but this is really good. I made it for friends who cannot eat onions or garlic. Looking around for a solution, I found that the freezer had two plastic containers of _Boletus_ mushrooms that I had picked, cooked, and frozen in the summer. If-as is probable-fresh _Boletus_ are not available, use another good mushroom. Even if you don't forage as I do, you will find an expanding selection of flavorful mushrooms in shops-labeled "wild" only to differentiate them from regular mushrooms. They need not be frozen. In fact, they will need to be defrosted if frozen. Don't worry if this makes more than you need. My friends took home the remains, and so will yours.

Provided by Barbara Kafka

Yield Makes about 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups quinoa
3 medium stalks celery, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup), leaves reserved
1 cup wild mushrooms, cut into pieces and sautéed
1/2 cup lightly packed celery leaves, finely chopped
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the stock to a boil over high heat. Add the quinoa and diced celery, return to a boil, reduce the heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 12 to 14 minutes, and stir in the celery leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your quinoa dish the best flavor and texture. If you can, try to use organic vegetables whenever possible.
  • Cook the Quinoa Properly: Quinoa is a very versatile grain, but it's important to cook it properly to get the best results. Follow the instructions on the package, or use the general rule of thumb: 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water.
  • Don't Overcook the Vegetables: Vegetables should be cooked until they are tender but still have a bit of a bite to them. Overcooked vegetables will be mushy and bland.
  • Add Flavorful Ingredients: Don't be afraid to add flavorful ingredients to your quinoa dish, such as garlic, herbs, spices, and nuts. These ingredients will help to elevate the flavor of the dish and make it more interesting.
  • Serve Immediately: Quinoa is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Quinoa with mushrooms and carrots is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's also very versatile. You can add other vegetables, such as broccoli, zucchini, or bell peppers, or you can change up the spices to suit your taste. No matter how you make it, quinoa with mushrooms and carrots is sure to be a hit!

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