Robin's Quinoa with Mushrooms and Spinach
Robin's Quinoa with Mushrooms and Spinach might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This gluten free and vegetarian recipe serves 3. One serving contains 371 calories, 17g of protein, and 13g of fat. Head to the store and pick up garlic, olive oil, spinach leaves, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the white wine you could follow this main course with the White Wine Frozen Yogurt as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 50 minutes.
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic, cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa until well blended.
Pour in 1/2 cup white wine and cook, stirring, until absorbed by the quinoa, about 30 seconds. Stir in 1 3/4 cups chicken broth, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, and 1 teaspoon chopped thyme. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the mushrooms and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Pour in 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup white wine, 1/4 cup chicken stock, and 1 teaspoon chopped thyme. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes.
Once the quinoa has cooked, stir in the mushroom mixture, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Remove quinoa from the heat and stir in spinach leaves, which will wilt.
Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.