Mushroom and Arugula Quinoa Bowls

Mushroom and Arugula Quinoa Bowls

Eating a meatless meal doesn’t have to be complicated, and that’s why you'll love these Mushroom and Arugula Quinoa Bowls.

Ingredients

1cup
Vegetable Broth
1/2cup
Quinoa
2Tbsp
Olive Oil
1
Lemon, juiced2 Tbsp juice per 2 servings
1Tbsp
Fresh Thyme, chopped
2tsp
Dijon Mustard
1/4tsp
Kosher Salt
1/4tsp
Ground Black Pepper
2 3/4cups
Mushrooms, slicedCremini and Shiitake
1
Shallot, thinly sliced
3cloves
Garlic, minced
2cups
Arugula, lightly packed
to taste
Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
4Tbsp
Pine Nuts, toasted
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
474
Fat
28.2 g
Protein
12.7 g
Carbs
46.3 g

Cooking Instructions

step 1

Heat Vegetable Broth (1 cup) to a simmer in a small pot. Stir in Quinoa (1/2 cup), reduce heat to a steady simmer, cover and cook for about 18 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

step 2

In a small bowl whisk together juice from Lemon (1), Olive Oil (1 Tbsp), Dijon Mustard (2 tsp), Fresh Thyme (1 tsp), Kosher Salt (1/4 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp). Set aside.

step 3

In a medium skillet, heat remaining Olive Oil (1 Tbsp). Once hot, add Mushrooms (2 3/4 cups) and cook on medium-high for 3-4 minutes until starting to turn golden.

step 4

Add Garlic (3 cloves), Shallot (1), Fresh Thyme (1 tsp). Cook, stirring often until garlic and shallots have softened, another 2-3 minutes.

step 5

Fluff quinoa with a fork and add to mushrooms, stirring to combine. Season lightly with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).

step 6

Add Arugula (2 cups) and sauté for 1-2 minutes until starting to soften and wilt. Remove from heat and stir in dressing.

step 7

Divide into 2 bowls and top with Parmesan Cheese (to taste) and Pine Nuts (4 Tbsp).