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Garlic Mushroom Quinoa Stir Fry

A quick, healthy, and comforting stir fry made with garlic, golden mushrooms, and fluffy quinoa. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner—light yet satisfying, full of flavor, and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups mushrooms sliced (cremini or baby bella)
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cups baby spinach or kale
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: toasted sesame seeds, green onions, or grated parmesan

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the quinoa
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a small pot, combine it with the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Step 2: Sauté garlic and onions
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and diced onion. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and soft.
Step 3: Add the mushrooms
  1. Add sliced mushrooms to the pan. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they’re golden brown and have released their juices.
Step 4: Combine with quinoa and spinach
  1. Add the cooked quinoa, spinach, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the skillet. Stir well and cook for another 2–3 minutes until the spinach wilts and everything is evenly mixed.
Step 5: Finish and serve
  1. Squeeze in the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and give it one last stir. Serve warm with sesame seeds or green onions on top.

Notes

  • You can use leftover quinoa for this recipe—it actually makes the stir fry even better because it stays fluffy.
  • Feel free to add more veggies like zucchini or bell peppers if you’ve got them in the fridge.
  • To make it vegan, skip the parmesan or replace it with nutritional yeast.
  • A splash of chili oil or hot sauce adds a nice little kick.