Spinach & Mushroom Quinoa Recipe | RaqC

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are lower in calories, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

Heat grape seed oil in a pan until warm.

Add minced garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant.

Add sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook with garlic for about 3 minutes until softened.

Stir in chopped green onions and mix well.

Add pre-cooked quinoa to the pan and stir to combine with the mushrooms and garlic.

Add a big bowl of fresh spinach to the quinoa mixture and stir.

Cover the pan to help the spinach wilt without becoming soggy, stirring occasionally.

Add ponzu sauce to taste for additional flavor.

Turn off the heat and let the dish steam in its own heat.

Taste the dish to check for seasoning before serving.

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