Roasted Garlic, Red Pepper and Mushroom Quinoa
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Roasted Garlic, Red Pepper and Mushroom Quinoa
Description
Quinoa is cooked separately and then combined with sautéed red peppers and mushrooms that have softened to a tender consistency after cooking in olive oil. A whole head of garlic is roasted until golden and soft, then squeezed into the quinoa, imparting a roasted, caramelized garlic flavor that blends throughout the dish. The garlic is partially mashed to distribute its mild sweetness evenly while some cloves remain intact for textural variety.
The dish is seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the natural flavors of the vegetables and quinoa. It can be served warm as a nutritious side dish accompanying protein or as a vegetarian main. The combination of ingredients results in a well-rounded dish with a mix of textures, from fluffy quinoa to tender vegetables and creamy roasted garlic.
Ingredients
- 1 garlic head
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup red pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup mushroom chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Chop the top off the garlic and peel away the loose outside paper. Drizzle olive oil on cloves, wrap in foil, and roast for 20-30 minutes, or until golden. Let cool.
- Cook quinoa according to directions on package. While quinoa is cooking, heat a skillet on medium heat and add olive oil. Add red pepper and mushrooms and saute until soft, about 6-8 minutes. When quinoa is done, fluff with a fork and add peppers and mushrooms. Squeeze the entire head of garlic cloves into the quinoa, mashing some with a fork and leaving others whole. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
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Overall Rating
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