Quinoa Stewed

This quinoa dish is gentle, earthy, and steady.
Shiitake mushrooms bring depth while garlic and onions build warmth.
The grains cook slowly, absorbing the simple flavors around them.
Fresh parsley finishes the dish with quiet brightness.
A balanced, nourishing meal made with everyday ingredients.

Olivia

Quinoa Stewed

No ratings yet

Quinoa stewed with shiitake mushrooms, garlic, onions, and parsley for a simple and nourishing vegetarian dish.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Calories: 232

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

1x2x3x?

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms sliced
• 1 cup quinoa rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

5 Quart Pot

$39.95 $29.49

Buy Now

03/04/2026 09:02 am GMT

small soup pot

Cooking Instructions

 

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.
4. Add quinoa, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
6. Simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.
7. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
8. Fluff with a fork and stir in parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 567mgPotassium: 493mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 429IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse quinoa well to remove bitterness.

Add a splash of broth if more moisture is needed.

Serve warm for best texture.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!