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February 12, 2015
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Simple Mushrooms and Greens

February 12, 2015 Side Dish Leave a comment
Simple Mushrooms and Greens

Everyone says, “Eat your greens!” right! Well, after a while, a salad can get kind of boring, especially in the winter time when you are craving something warm and comforting. There are many ways to use leafy greens in a yummy, warm side dish. This is one of my go-to recipes, due to its simple flavors and how it comes together quick and easily.

Staples that I have on-hand at all times are prewashed greens (baby spinach, baby kale, or like one pictured as a mix). They are great for salads, smoothies and a side dish in a pinch. I also always have a carton of mushrooms. I especially love baby bella mushrooms because they have more meatiness than conventional white button mushrooms, but they are cuter and easier to prepare versus the larger Portobello mushroom caps (no need to scrape out the gills). Finally, shallots are a cooks’ best friends. They are the perfect size, stay fresh in the fridge forever and they have a much mellower oniony flavor that can go with almost any savory dish.

Ingredients

Ingredients

 

Prepped Ingredients

Prepped Ingredients

Bring these 3 ingredients together and you have a pretty yummy dish. All you need to do is pick your fat of choice. Sometimes I opt for coconut oil if a coconutty flavor will complement the dish.  Sometimes butter or ghee (clarified butter) will do for a more warm/hearty flavor. Sometimes avocado oil is best if I need something completely neutral tasting. The fat is up to you and how you think your greens and mushroom side will best suit your dish.  Note, olive oil is not stable under high heat, so I avoid it in the frying pan.

Simple prep is all you need. Just sauté the shallot and then the mushrooms, then wilt the greens. A whole container of greens seems like a lot, but I promise they wilt down, as these pictures illustrate.

Shallot and Mushrooms

Shallot and Mushrooms

Add the Greens

Add the Greens

Wilted Greens

Wilted Greens

I hope you enjoy this recipe!

Simple Mushrooms and Greens
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
5 mins
Total time
10 mins
 
Vegan Option, Paleo
Author: FamilyGlutenFree.com
Recipe type: Simple Mushrooms and Greens
Cuisine: Side Dish
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 10 oz carton of baby bella mushrooms, chopped into bite size pieces
  • 1 5 oz container of prewashed greens (baby spinach, baby kale, or mix)
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp cooking fat of choice (coconut oil, butter, ghee, avocado oil)*
  • Salt to taste.
Instructions
  1. Add fat to frying pan and turn heat to medium/low.
  2. Sauté shallots until they begin to turn translucent and soften.
  3. Increase heat to medium and add mushrooms. Cook mushrooms until they begin to soften.
  4. Add greens and allow to wilt into the shallot/mushroom mixture and become tender.
  5. Add salt to taste.
  6. Note: excess liquid may form from greens and can be discarded or used as a sauce.
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July 17, 2014
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Fresh Herbed Quinoa

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Fresh Herbed Quinoa

Quinoa is a staple in our house. I love quinoa’s versatility, ease of use, texture, and it’s ability to take on a variety of flavors and ingredients. Whether it’s used as a side dish or even for breakfast, I love it. I am a huge fan of making a large batch of plain quinoa and refrigerating it to use throughout the week.

Quinoa is sometimes considered a “super food” because of its high protein content, compared to its grain counterparts. According to the USDA Nutrient Database, quinoa is also high in magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, and folate.  Delicious and great for you, sounds good to me.

This recipe is an easy side dish that can accompany chicken, steak, fish, or shellfish, but I can easily just gobble it up on its own. I was inspired to create it as a way to use up random herbs I obtain through my garden, my CSA and from whatever I have left on-hand from the grocery store. I easily get more than I need for a given recipe and the thought of wasting fresh herbs makes me cringe. Leave your herbs in a glass of water on your kitchen counter. If you see them, you are more likely to be inspired and use them.

Sage, Lavender, Chives, Basil, Parsley, Oregano

Sage, Lavender, Chives, Basil, Parsley, Oregano

 

Chopped Herbs

Chopped Herbs

You can use any fresh herbs you have on hand at the time, such as, basil, parsley, sage, lavender, rosemary, thyme, oregano, or mint. I like to use a variety to create and earthy, fresh taste. Be creative with what you have on-hand. This dish provides the base and you can add the rest. Enjoy!

Fresh Herbed Quinoa
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
5 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
Vegan
Author: FamilyGlutenFree.com
Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (approx. ¾ cup uncooked quinoa)
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • approximately ¾ - 1 cup finely chopped fresh herbs (such as: basil, parsley, sage, lavender, rosemary, thyme, oregano, or mint)
  • Sea salt
  • Ground pepper
Instructions
  1. Heat coconut oil in a frying pan under low/medium heat.
  2. Add shallot and cook until tender or slightly translucent.
  3. Add fresh herbs and cook for one minute to wilt and soften them.
  4. Add quinoa and mix thoroughly.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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February 22, 2014
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Quinoa with Zucchini and Portobello Mushrooms

February 22, 2014 Side Dish 1 Comment
Quinoa with Zucchini and Portobello Mushrooms

When I first ate quinoa, I didn’t like it.  I thought it had a bland earthy taste and odd texture that I wasn’t sure what to do with.  However, since going gluten-free I revisited cooking with quinoa to provide more variety in dishes for my family and because it is so nutritious.  I quickly realized that the trick to quinoa is adding flavor.   Like rice, it will absorb the flavors of the ingredients you add.  Unlike rice, I don’t like it served plain with meat or veggies on top.  Quinoa is much more fun and flavorful if you mix it together with your ingredient combination of choice.

Quick note: when I make quinoa I always make more than I need.  Cooked quinoa keeps great in the fridge for 1 week.  I use it later to make other side dishes or whip it into a breakfast cereal with almond milk, nuts and fruit, with honey for sweetness. 

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I first started making this recipe in the summer because I was overloaded with zucchinis from our farm share.  However, it has become a year round staple.  Zucchinis and Portobello mushrooms are easy to find throughout the year at your neighborhood grocery store.  It is one of those recipes that I have to stop myself from eating straight out of the pan.

For this recipe, I use coconut oil to cook the vegetables.  Recently I have become much more aware of the oils I use to cook with.  I used to be the queen of olive oil, but I have become more educated about what happens to olive oil at high temperatures.  Olive oil will breakdown at high temperatures, losing its nutritional value and creating chemicals that are not good for our bodies.  Coconut oil is fantastic.  It is a very stable and nutritious oil and will not degrade over high heat.  However, I am not a big fan of the coconut taste in savory foods.  For this particular recipe I make an exception.  I think it compliments the dish well and the coconut taste is subtle to unnoticeable.

I think this recipe provides an easy starting point if you are new to cooking quinoa.  You can easily try any veggie combination you like or add chicken, shrimp, beans or tofu to make it a complete meal.

I hope you enjoy it!

Quinoa with Zucchini and Portobello Mushrooms
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
20 mins
Total time
30 mins
 
Vegan
Author: FamilyGlutenFree.com
Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • ½ cup dry quinoa
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1 ½ - 2 cups chopped zucchini (~2 small or 1 large) into ¼ inch pieces
  • 1 ½ - 2 cups chopped Portobello mushrooms (~6 baby or 3 regular size) into ¼ inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • Salt to taste (sea salt or pink Himalayan is best)
Instructions
  1. Cook the quinoa per package directions. I get the quinoa going first so it will be done approximately when I am done cooking the veggies.
  2. Melt the coconut oil on a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the shallot and cook until it gets soft and begins to look translucent.
  4. Add the zucchini and cook until it just begins to soften, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the mushrooms and cook until both the zucchini and the mushrooms are done.
  6. Add salt to taste.
  7. Mix in parsley and lemon if desired (I flip-flop on the lemon. If I think it will go well with whatever else I am serving, then I will add it).
  8. Finally mix in the cooked quinoa and enjoy.
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