Warm Quinoa Spinach and Shiitake Salad

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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.

Ingredients

name
Image of baby spinach baby spinach (180 grams)
Image of pepper pepper (6 servings)
Image of chicken broth chicken broth (500 mLs)
Image of feta cheese feta cheese (50 mLs)
Image of olive oil olive oil (6 servings)
Image of bell pepper bell pepper (125 mLs)
Image of red wine vinegar red wine vinegar (2 Tbsps)
Image of pc organics roasted garlic and herbs quinoa pc organics roasted garlic and herbs quinoa (225 grams)
Image of salt salt (1 pinch)
Image of shallots shallots (2)
Image of shiitake mushrooms shiitake mushrooms (180 grams)

Steps

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4 Remove from heat.In large bowl, toss quinoa with warm spinach mixture.
  5. 5 Serve sprinkled with feta.More recipe ideas are available online at pc.ca.
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