Quinoa with Sweet Potato and Crimini Mushrooms
Quinoa with Sweet Potato and Crimini Mushrooms brings nutty grains together with tender sweet potato and earthy mushrooms, all lifted by aromatic garlic and a gentle heat from cayenne. Toasted pecans add a buttery crunch that contrasts the soft vegetables and fluffy quinoa. Serve it warm as a satisfying side or a light, wholesome dinner on busy weeknights.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa with Sweet Potato and Crimini Mushrooms, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Toast the quinoa in a dry saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until it smells nutty, about 5 minutes. Add the water and salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, the potato, the cayenne, the salt, and black pepper to taste. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potato is soft, about 20 minutes. Add a splash of water if needed to prevent the vegetables from burning.
- 3
Spoon the vegetable mixture over a bed of quinoa and sprinkle with pecans to serve.
- Calories 195.71 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 4.9 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 21.39 g 8%
- Total Fat 10.75 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.04 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 13.69 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.59 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 3.49 g --
- Added Sugars 2.49 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 26.61 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.25 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 126.9 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quinoa with Sweet Potato and Crimini Mushrooms is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chopped Pecans, Minced Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 195.71 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa with Sweet Potato and Crimini Mushrooms made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chopped Pecans, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil, Quinoa. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa with Sweet Potato and Crimini Mushrooms?
- About 55 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 195.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa with Sweet Potato and Crimini Mushrooms easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Quinoa with Sweet Potato and Crimini Mushrooms healthy?
- Quinoa with Sweet Potato and Crimini Mushrooms has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 195.71 calories and 4.9 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.04 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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