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Warm Quinoa Spinach and Shiitake Salad

 
This recipe belongs to the top 10% of the healthiest recipes.healthy
This recipe is vegetarian.vegetarian
This recipe can be made gluten free by choosing gluten-free versions of basic ingredients commonly found in supermarkets or online.gluten-free
This recipe is suitable for a primal diet.primal
 
One serving costs about $3.11 One serving costs about $3.11

$3.11 per serving

2 people like this recipe

2 likes

This recipe is ready in 45 minutes

Ready in 45 minutes

6 vegetarian,gluten-free,healthy,primal,gluten free,lacto ovo vegetarian,primal side dish,antipasti,salad,starter,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor d'oeuvre
spoonacular Score:90%

Spoonacular Score: 90%

 

Warm Quinoa Spinach and Shiitake Salad might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. For $3.11 per serving, this recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 226 calories, 6g of protein, and 16g of fat. 2 people were glad they tried this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of salt, pepper, chicken broth, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is brought to you by Foodista. With a spoonacular score of 92%, this dish is super. Users who liked this recipe also liked Warm Quinoa Spinach and Shiitake Salad, Serious Salads: Warm Quinoa Pilaf Salad with Shiitake Mushrooms, Carrots & Pecans, and Warm Lentil Salad with Spinach & Quinoa.

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gruener Veltliner are great choices for Salad. Sauvignon Blanc and Gruner Veltliner both have herby notes that complement salads with enough acid to match tart vinaigrettes, while a Chardonnay can be a good pick for creamy salad dressings. The Maddalena Chardonnay with a 4.9 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 13 dollars per bottle.

Maddalena Chardonnay

Barrel fermentation in French and American oak, malolactic fermentation, lees stirring, and sur lie aging develop this wine to its greatest potential. Maddalena Vineyard Chardonnay greets the nose with a potpourri of fruit-driven aromas, including citrus, guava, and orange peel. These aromas are complemented by a mineral element, described as "wet stones." Forward fruit is also revealed in the mouth, which is accompanied by good structure and a long, crisp finish.

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Ingredients

Servings:
6 cups
6 cups baby spinach
baby spinach
some
some black pepper
black pepper
496.64 mL
496.64 mL chicken broth
chicken broth
31.7 mL
31.7 mL feta cheese
feta cheese
some
some olive oil
olive oil
78.72 mL
78.72 mL red sweet bell pepper
red sweet bell pepper
2 Tbsps
2 Tbsps red wine vinegar
red wine vinegar
7.94 oz
7.94 oz pc organics roasted garlic and herbs quinoa
pc organics roasted garlic and herbs quinoa
1 pinch
1 pinch salt
salt
2
2  diced shallots
diced shallots
6.35 oz
6.35 oz shiitake mushrooms
shiitake mushrooms
6 cups baby spinach
6 cups
baby spinach
some black pepper
some
black pepper
496.64 mL chicken broth
496.64 mL
chicken broth
31.7 mL feta cheese
31.7 mL
feta cheese
some olive oil
some
olive oil
78.72 mL red sweet bell pepper
78.72 mL
red sweet bell pepper
2 Tbsps red wine vinegar
2 Tbsps
red wine vinegar
7.94 oz pc organics roasted garlic and herbs quinoa
7.94 oz
pc organics roasted garlic and herbs quinoa
1 pinch salt
1 pinch
salt
2  diced shallots
2
diced shallots
6.35 oz shiitake mushrooms
6.35 oz
shiitake mushrooms

Equipment

frying pan
frying pan
sauce pan
sauce pan
bowl
bowl
frying pan
frying pan
sauce pan
sauce pan
bowl
bowl


Instructions

  1. In saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Stir in quinoa and contents of seasoning pouch. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. In large nonstick frying pan, heat oil over medium heat; cook shallots and red pepper for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until lightly golden and softened. Stir in mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes or until mushrooms have released their juices and are starting to turn golden. Add vinegar; cook, stirring to bring up browned bits, for 1 minute. Stir in spinach; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or just until wilted. Stir in salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  3. In large bowl, toss quinoa with warm spinach mixture. Serve sprinkled with feta.
  4. More recipe ideas are available online at pc.ca.

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Price Breakdown

Cost per Serving: $3.11
Ingredient
6 cups baby spinach
some black pepper
500 mLs chicken broth
50 mLs feta cheese
some olive oil
125 mLs red sweet bell pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
225 grams pc organics roasted garlic and herbs quinoa
2 diced shallots
180 grams shiitake mushrooms
Price
$2.12
$0.02
$1.60
$0.75
$1.00
$0.40
$0.15
$5.00
$0.28
$7.33
$18.64

Nutritional Information

Quickview
226 Calories
5g Protein
15g Total Fat
18g Carbs
69% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
226k
11%

Fat
15g
24%

  Saturated Fat
2g
17%

Carbohydrates
18g
6%

  Sugar
2g
3%

Cholesterol
6mg
2%

Sodium
408mg
18%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
5g
11%

Vitamin K
154µg
148%

Vitamin A
3252IU
65%

Manganese
1mg
53%

Vitamin C
37mg
46%

Vitamin B6
0.7mg
35%

Vitamin E
2mg
19%

Folate
73µg
18%

Vitamin B2
0.27mg
16%

Potassium
486mg
14%

Phosphorus
135mg
14%

Calcium
132mg
13%

Selenium
8µg
12%

Magnesium
44mg
11%

Fiber
2g
11%

Copper
0.22mg
11%

Iron
1mg
11%

Vitamin B3
2mg
10%

Vitamin B1
0.14mg
9%

Vitamin B5
0.82mg
8%

Zinc
1mg
8%

Vitamin B12
0.11µg
2%

covered percent of daily need

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