Smoky Quinoa With Mushrooms Recipe

Ingredients

4 teaspoons olive oil1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms3 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons tomato paste2 tablespoons smoked paprika2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup water or vegetable broth3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed4 cups fresh baby spinachMinced fresh cilantro and lemon wedges

Preparation

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, 10 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste, paprika, lemon juice, cumin and salt until blended. Add water; bring to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.

Arrange spinach on a serving plate; spoon quinoa over spinach. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with lemon wedges.