Swiss Chard, Mushroom, and Quinoa Salad

Name: Swiss Chard, Mushroom, and Quinoa Salad
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound Swiss chard, stems and leaves cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 10 1/2 cups), rinsed well, water still clinging to leaves; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes; 1 garlic clove, minced; 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed, cleaned, and thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme; 1 ounce shaved parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)

January 26, 2012

This main-course salad combines chard, mushrooms, and quinoa to form a satisfying vegetarian meal abundant with vitamins, minerals, and complete protein.

Recipe information

Yield
serves 4

Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 pound Swiss chard, stems and leaves cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 10 1/2 cups), rinsed well, water still clinging to leaves

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

1 garlic clove, minced

12 ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed, cleaned, and thinly sliced

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme

1 ounce shaved parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)

Preparation

Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add quinoa and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until quinoa is tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook chard (stems and leaves), stir ring occasionally, until wilted and tender, about 8 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Add red pepper flakes, and toss to combine. Transfer to a platter.
Step 2
Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and the garlic to skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until garlic is lightly golden, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to release their juices, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa; cook to heat through, about 1 minute. Stir in thyme; remove from heat.
Step 3
To serve, divide chard among plates, and spoon quinoa mixture on top. Sprinkle parmesan over each portion.
Nutrition Information
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 252
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Saturated Fat: 1g
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Unsaturated Fat: 6g
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Cholesterol: 3mg
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Carbohydrates: 38g
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Protein: 1g
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Sodium: 666mg
Step 12
Fiber: 5g

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