Sautéed Quinoa with Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Quinoa

  raw

  1 cup or 170g

• Olive oil

  2 tbsp or 27g

• White mushrooms

  raw

  3 cup, pieces or slices or 210g

• Garlic powder

  1 tsp or 3g

• Black pepper

  ground

  ¼ tsp or 0.5g

• Salt

  table

  ¼ tsp or 2g

Directions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear, then cook according to the package directions until tender. Fluff and keep warm.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
3. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, about 5–7 minutes.
4. Season the mushrooms with the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
5. Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.