Quinoa with Sweet Potato and Mushrooms

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Sweet potato, onion, mushrooms, and chopped pecans are served over a bed of quinoa. This dish is perfect as a warm meal or side dish during cold weather.

Submitted by lep413
Updated on January 29, 2025
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ⅓ cup quinoa

  • 1 cup water

  • salt to taste

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 small sweet onion, chopped

  • 1 cup crimini mushrooms, sliced

  • 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup chopped, toasted pecans

Directions

  1. Toast quinoa in a dry saucepan over medium heat, stirring often until it smells nutty, about 5 minutes. Add water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, potato, cayenne, salt, and black pepper to taste. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until potato is soft, about 20 minutes. Add a splash of water if needed to keep vegetables from burning.

  3. Spoon vegetable mixture over a bed of quinoa and sprinkle with pecans to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

173 Calories
9g Fat
19g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 173
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 108mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 249mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.