Quinoa with Sweet Potato and Mushrooms Recipe
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Quinoa with Sweet Potato and Mushrooms

By: lep413  
"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."

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What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 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
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped, toasted pecans

Directions

  1. Stir the quinoa in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to take on a toasty aroma, about 5 minutes. Pour in the water, and add pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and cayenne pepper; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the sweet potato is soft, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour a splash of water into the skillet if needed to keep the vegetables from burning. Spoon the vegetable mixture over a bed of quinoa, and sprinkle with chopped pecans to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 184 | Total Fat: 9.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2008 by BATCAVES Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This is an excellent vegetarian/vegan dish! Very flavorful. I used 1 1/2 cups of portabella... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2009 by Theresa787 
I love finding new recipes using quinoa. This one was a little spicy for me. Next time I'll... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2008 by Angie14 
This was the first time I've tried quinoa and it was really good. Even my picky husband... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2008 by tvmw 
Overall a good and healthy recipe. I just thought it need a bit more flavor so I sprinkled in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2008 by rsquaredstudio 
Definitely a keeper! We loved it! I substituted paprika for cayenne. We were pretty hungry so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2008 by Tiffany 
Very easy, but a bit spicy, and though it's tasty, it needs something I can't quite put my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by scw23 
this was very good, and easy to make. i'd never cooked/tasted quinoa before, and was pleased;... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2008 by WanderingShikse 
This was my first time cooking quinoa and I'm glad I tried it this recipe is great, simple and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by Shelley 
Awesome! I followed the recipe to a T and it turned out fantastic. The sweet potatoes and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by elektra 
I love this recipe. My kids do not go for spicy things so I used cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and... MORE

 
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