Quinoa and Vegetable Stuffed Mushrooms

Quinoa and Vegetable Stuffed Mushrooms are a hearty and flavorful vegetarian dish that is perfect for a light meal or a side dish. The mushrooms are stuffed with a savory quinoa and vegetable mixture, and then baked until tender and the filling is heated through.

The inspiration for this recipe came to me one day when I was browsing the farmers market. I saw some beautiful, large mushrooms, and I knew that I wanted to make something special with them. I started to think about what kind of filling I could make, and I decided on a quinoa and vegetable mixture. I love the nutty flavor of quinoa, and I thought it would pair well with the earthy flavor of the mushrooms. I also added some chopped bell pepper, onion, garlic, and spinach to the filling for some added flavor and nutrition.

Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Mushrooms (6-8 large)
• Quinoa (1/2 cup)
• Bell pepper (1/2, chopped)
• Onion (1/4, chopped)
• Garlic (1 clove, minced)
• Chopped spinach (1/2 cup)
• Vegetable broth (1 cup)
• Olive oil (1 tablespoon)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Remove stems from mushrooms and chop finely.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
4. Add bell pepper and mushrooms stems and cook until softened.
5. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
6. In a separate pot, cook quinoa according to package directions.
7. Combine quinoa and vegetable mixture in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Fill mushroom caps with quinoa mixture and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender and filling is heated through.

Why It Works

• The quinoa and vegetable filling is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
• The mushrooms provide a hearty base for the stuffing, and they are also a good source of protein.
• The dish is relatively easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences.