Robins Quinoa with Mushrooms and Spinach

I do pilates over my lunch break a couple of times a week, and this is the perfect thing to eat after it. It’s way better than the usual lean-cuisine, and way better for you. Plus, it’s super-cheap to make and you get three lunches out of it, easily.

Step: 1

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa until well blended.

Step: 2

Pour in 1/2 cup white wine and cook, stirring, until absorbed by the quinoa, about 30 seconds. Stir in 1 3/4 cups chicken broth, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, and 1 teaspoon chopped thyme. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.

Step: 3

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup white wine, 1/4 cup chicken stock, and 1 teaspoon chopped thyme. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes.

Step: 4

Once the quinoa has cooked, stir in the mushroom mixture, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove quinoa from the heat and stir in spinach leaves, which will wilt. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.

Per Serving: 433 calories; protein 15.7g; carbohydrates 47.3g; fat 16.5g; cholesterol 9.6mg; sodium 166.7mg.

Deciding stay in and make food your food instead of dining out is good a step in the best direction if you’re focusing on eating healthier. There’s no best way to know exactly what’s going into the food you’re eat than by making it homemade Mastering the main dish is only half the battle , like that . And once you’ve mastering your chicken, steak, or fish, that is time to make your attention to the ever- important side dishes.

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