Quinoa With Mushrooms, Kale, and Sweet Potatoes

Name: Quinoa With Mushrooms, Kale, and Sweet Potatoes
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 small sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into ¾-inch pieces; 10 ounces button mushrooms, quartered; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 bunch kale, stems discarded and leaves torn into 2-inch pieces; ¾ cup dry white wine; kosher salt and black pepper; ¼ cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce)

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Quinoa With Mushrooms, Kale, and Sweet Potatoes

Christopher Baker

Hands-On Time

15 Mins

Total Time

30 Mins

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into ¾-inch pieces
10 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 bunch kale, stems discarded and leaves torn into 2-inch pieces
¾ cup dry white wine
kosher salt and black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce)

How to Make It

Step 1

Place the quinoa and 2 cups water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sweet potatoes and mushrooms and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden and beginning to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Step 5

Add the kale, wine, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing often, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 6

Serve the vegetables over the quinoa and sprinkle with the Parmesan.

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tmhgmh 2015-08-03T18:54:23-04:00

This is a yummy, quick, and healthy option for a meal. The parmesan cheese was not necessary.

maryanneduarte 2013-09-15T15:00:12-04:00

really good. Added a splash of red wine instead of white (just because that's what I had open) and it worked too. Also used canned mushrooms and granulated garlic (also just because that's what I had) Didn't even add the cheese. yummy stuff

mtnmchgrl 2013-02-19T15:52:12-05:00

I have been on a kale kick here lately and was looking for some inspiration, when I went to my old standby Real Simple. I thought this dish was great and was not lacking in flavor at all? I used a garlic quinoa, garlic EVOO and real garlic so perhaps that enhanced the flavors some as opposed to using regular everything else? Either way, this was super easy to make, which is always a bonus for me and I'll definitely be making it again!

apicius 2012-11-01T07:47:52-04:00

I was looking for innovative ways to use kale, and this looked very promising. Plus, I happened to have some leftover quinoa. I didn't have any wine so I used 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp soy sauce and 1 tsp ginger to give it a kick. Also, my grocery store ran out of sweet potato so I used yam instead. The result is divine - the kale absorbed all the spices and is wonderfully complemented by the sweet taste of potato, strong bite of mushrooms and the neutral, slightly aromatic quinoa. Simple, healthy and beautiful, five stars by all means. (A piece of advice: if you find this bland, it is likely that you didn't add enough salt. It really draws the tastes out.)

womerfish 2012-09-26T15:17:47-04:00

This recipe is delicious! The white wine and salt make the veggies, especially the kale, very flavorful, which is a perfect compliment to the simple flavor of quinoa. I had never made quinoa before (I found it with the rice in case anyone was wondering where to look for it) and was pleasantly surprised by how low maintenance it is. I gave this dish five stars. Yum!

Keenonquinoa 2012-06-06T04:54:15-04:00

This looks lovely, though I am inclined to agree that this recipe would need a flavor boost, maybe a shot of soy sauce. Kale and quinoa are a great combo that I have been enjoying this year. I love them with eggs for breakfast, in salads, and in real, simple dishes like this one.

EVaughn 2012-05-15T07:47:30-04:00

I couldn't find kale, so I used spinach instead. It was delicious!

marzipanda 2012-02-02T09:09:42-05:00

This was indeed the most boring, bland dish I have ever made. I considered throwing the rest out... Then I added teriyaki and VOILA! I added it to the quinoa when I heated it up the next day, and I found it even enjoyable! This dish heats up... ok. The kale gets a little limp from being cooked, then refrigerated, then nuked. But the sweet potatoes are soft and I love mushrooms, so with the teriyaki, this is a dish I might make again!

goatgirlnyc 2011-06-08T11:02:43-04:00

I LOVED this recipe. Kale is a staple in my family's diet. It's so healthy and delicious. I excluded the parmesan from the recipe and I must tell you this dish is definately going to be in heavy rotation at our home.

yogiebiker 2011-05-17T09:45:33-04:00

My vegetarian husband loved this, as did I. It was the first time we have made quinoa, very easy in the rice cooker. I thought the recipe has lots of great flavor and it's really healthy!

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