Red Quinoa with Swiss Chard, Mushrooms and Purple Cauliflower
- 8 ounces, weight Baby Bella Mushrooms, Sliced
- 1/2 whole Purple Onion, Sliced
- 1 head Purple (or Regular) Cauliflower
- 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 bunch Swiss Chard, Sliced Into Thin Ribbons (ends Discarded Or Composted)
- 1 cup Red (or Regular) Quinoa
- 1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper
- 1/4 cups Fresh Basil, For Garnish
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the sliced mushrooms with the onions, cauliflower florets, 1 tablespoon oil and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
- Roast for about 40 minutes, checking at the 30-minute mark.
- Bring the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to a medium-high heat in a skillet.
- Add the garlic and bloom for 30 seconds.
- Add the Swiss chard and saute on medium until wilted, 7 minutes.
- In the meantime, boil the quinoa in water until they pop open into little spirals, about 20 minutes.
- Drain and add the quinoa to the Swiss chard.
- Toss to combine with another pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add the roasted veggies to the skillet and give another toss.
- Drizzle in a little more oil if needed.
- Taste.
- More salt?
- Do it.
- Serve garnished with basil leaves.
- So simple and hits the spot.
bella mushrooms, purple onion, purple, olive oil, garlic, swiss chard, red, salt, fresh basil
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/red-quinoa-with-swiss-chard-mushrooms-and-purple-cauliflower/ (may not work)