This Creamy Mushrooms & Spinach with Turmeric Quinoa is nutritious and so quick and easy to make.
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This Creamy Mushrooms & Spinach with Turmeric Quinoa is one of my favourite recipes when I crave something nutritious and quick. Filled with plant-based goodness, it is the perfect example of how easy and delicious vegan food can be.
Low in fat and high in fibre, quinoa is a complete protein that has been a staple in our house since we became flexitarians.
The vegan creamy sauce is very comforting. I love to eat this dish with fresh coriander and cashews sprinkled on top.
It is also perfect to use any leftover quinoa (or rice) that might be lurking out in the fridge.
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Creamy Mushrooms & Spinach with Turmeric Quinoa [vegan] [gluten free]
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 200 g quinoa
- 250 g mushrooms
- 160 g spinach leaves
- 1 medium onion – finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves – crushed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 140 ml cream – non dairy or dairy
- juice of 1 lime
- olive oil
- 2 handfuls of cashews – to serve
- small bunch of coriander – to serve
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Heat some water in a small saucepan. When the water is boiling, add the quinoa and cook as per packet instructions.
- Heat some olive oil in a frying pan. Add the onion, garlic, ground cumin and ground coriander. Fry for 2 mins.
- Add the chopped mushrooms to the frying pan and cook for around 8 mins. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add the cream to the vegetables in the frying pan and simmer gently until hot.
- Drain the quinoa when cooked. Put on a serving plate. Add 1 tsp of turmeric and mix well until quinoa has a nice golden colour.
- Season vegetables to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper.
- Serve creamy mushrooms and spinach on a bed of quinoa. Sprinkle with cashews and fresh chopped coriander leaves.
Nutrition
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Creamy Mushrooms & Spinach with Turmeric Quinoa [vegan] [gluten free]
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This was a delicious recipe – the first time I have cooked quinoa.
To cook the quinoa, I put the quinoa (1 cup) with 2 cups of water in a saucepan with lid. Once boiled, I put it on minimal heat for 15 minutes, then took off heat for a further 5 minutes. Then I removed the lid and fluffed it up with a fork.
This meal definitely serves 4, with one serving at ~1800kJ. It makes it more economical too and still quite filling. Serving for two would be way too much!
I’m happy to get another meal out of it (cooking for my partner and me only). Definitely will cook again!
So glad you enjoyed it Tanya.
Delicius recipe! Enjoy cooking it and great flavors!
So glad to hear you enjoyed it. One of my favourites too!