I’m thinking I may have a problem.  Do they have Garlic Lovers Anonymous?  This was a meal from a while back and it was our foray into a healthier spin on dinner.  As a rule, we’re not incredibly health conscious in our house, aside from eating a balanced meal.  I kept seeing all these pins on Pinterest about quinoa… I was thinking, “What is it?  What does it taste like?” and lastly, “How in the name of all things holy do you pronounce it?!”.  Thankfully, a helpful reader informed me that it’s pronounced keen-wah.  Anyway, back to the recipe lol… simple ingredients and a quick cooking time paired with amazing flavors equal one great dish!! It made me feel good to put a healthy meal on the table that everyone enjoyed (even the picky kiddos lol).  Quinoa is a bit on the expensive side… but a little goes a long way.  The one cup that you cook for this recipe seemed to yield around 3-4 cups or so (I didn’t actually measure it).  I see a few more quinoa recipes in our dinner future!!   Recipe adapted from Damn Delicious Garlic and Mushroom Quinoa   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins   1 cup quinoa 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb cremini mushrooms thinly sliced 5 cloves garlic minced ½ tsp dried thyme 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese grated salt and pepper to taste Author: The Chunky Chef Recipe type: Entree, Side dish Cuisine: Italian Serves: 6 servings Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb cremini mushrooms thinly sliced 5 cloves garlic minced ½ tsp dried thyme 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese grated salt and pepper to taste Instructions Boil 2 cups of water (or vegetable or chicken stock/broth), in a large saucepan. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside when finished. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add mushrooms, thyme, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 3-4 minutes, until they are tender. Season with salt and pepper, stir in cooked quinoa. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top. Notes To make this a vegan dish, simply omit the Parmesan cheese, and use water to cook the quinoa. Wordpress Recipe Plugin by EasyRecipe 3.2.2885