Quinoa With Mushrooms, Kale, and Sweet Potatoes
(from mdauphin’s recipe box)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 small sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 10 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch kale, stems discarded and leaves torn into 2-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce)
Directions
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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.
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Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Add the sweet potatoes and mushrooms and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden and beginning to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.
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Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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Add the kale, wine, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing often, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
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Serve the vegetables over the quinoa and sprinkle with the Parmesan.