Quinoa Spinach & Shiitake Salad Recipe

Name: Quinoa Spinach & Shiitake Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 mL) Chicken Broth; 1 pkg (225 g) PC Organics Roasted Garlic and Fine Herbs Quinoa; 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil; 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced shallots; 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped sweet red pepper; 6 oz (180 g) shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced; 3 tbsp (45 mL) red wine vinegar; 1 pkg (142 g) baby spinach; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup (50 mL) crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

2 cups (500 mL) Chicken Broth
1 pkg (225 g) PC Organics Roasted Garlic and Fine Herbs Quinoa
2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced shallots
1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped sweet red pepper
6 oz (180 g) shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced
3 tbsp (45 mL) red wine vinegar
1 pkg (142 g) baby spinach
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup (50 mL) crumbled feta cheese

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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.
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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.
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In large bowl, toss quinoa with warm spinach mixture. Serve sprinkled with feta.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups (500 mL) Chicken Broth, 1 pkg (225 g) PC Organics Roasted Garlic and Fine Herbs Quinoa, 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil, 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced shallots, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Spinach & Shiitake Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quinoa Spinach & Shiitake Salad

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