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Mushroom & Spinach Quinoa Risotto

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Ingredients

The base

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 cups water

The sauce

  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • ½ yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

The greens

  • 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine quinoa and water in a pot, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low, simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  2. While quinoa cooks, melt coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion for 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until tender, about 5 more minutes.
  4. Transfer half of the cooked vegetables to a blender, add water and tamari (or soy sauce), and blend until smooth.
  5. Once quinoa is cooked, add it to the skillet with the remaining vegetables and stir in the sauce.
  6. Add fresh spinach, stir until wilted, and season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
2
Calories
384
Total fat
7g
Total carbohydrates
63g
Total protein
18g
Sodium
1044mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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