Loaded with fresh spinach, mushroom, chickpeas, and Parmesan, this Quinoa Veggie Bowl is jam-packed with protein and flavor!
Now that we’ve officially made it through the first week of April, I’m full of hope that we’re officially done with winter and onto spring. Easter has come and gone and the weather is slowly starting to get better.
Since Easter is sometimes early in the year, and other times later, I feel like it almost falls on the cusp of winter. Know what I mean? But since that holiday has passed, I’m reminded of the upcoming warmer holidays — Memorial Day, 4th of July — so maybe I’m stretching it just a little, but, you get my drift, right?
I’m also loving the fresh veggies that arrives with the warmer weather. Asparagus, green beans and spinach almost seem to taste better in the spring. I’ve been trying to cook with more greens lately and I’m happy to report that I’m staying on track!
Which leads me to this dish: Spinach and Mushroom Quinoa Bowls! It’s been a while since I made a quinoa dish to share with you, so I figured I was long overdue! And because I love creating new flavor combinations, I was ready for the challenge.
This easy quinoa bowl recipe is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and suitable as a vegetarian dish, too. Ready in less than 30 minutes, spinach quinoa bowl will keep you full, satisfied, and on the healthy track.
Ingredients for Quinoa Veggie Bowls
To make the healthy quinoa bowls, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Quinoa
- Chicken broth
- Unsalted butter
- Mushrooms
- Spinach
- Chickpeas
- Parmesan cheese
- White balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Black pepper
How to Make a Quinoa Veggie Bowl
- Start out by cooking the quinoa in some chicken broth.
- As the quinoa is cooking, sauté the mushrooms, followed by the spinach.
- Toss the veggies in with the quinoa and add in some chickpeas.
- To coat these healthy quinoa bowls , combine a light dressing of olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Pour this over the quinoa mixture and these bowls are ready to be devoured!
Light, healthy, and full of fresh veggies, this quinoa bowl with spinach and mushroom is delicious and nutritious. It also serves as easy lunch or dinner throughout the week. Simply make, refrigerate, and then divide into portions and your meal is ready for the next few days.
How Long Does Cooked Quinoa Last?
Once cooked, the plain quinoa will last about 1 week in the fridge so feel free to prep it in advance and assemble the bowls later. Once the bowl have been prepped, they’ll last up to 5 days in the fridge.
Can I Use Different Veggies?
Of course! The best part is that this bowl is so versatile! If you don’t like spinach, feel free to swap it out with kale, or leave it out entirely. Or, add in your favorite veggies to bulk it up more.
Tips for Making Quinoa Bowls
- Not sure how to season quinoa? My trick is to cook it in a little chicken or veggie broth for added flavor! This gives it a little more flavor than just using water. However, you can use vegetable broth or water if you prefer.
- If cooking the quinoa in broth, I recommend using a low-sodium version so your quinoa veggie bowls aren’t too salty.
- I prefer using fresh veggies in this recipe, but you can experiment with frozen veggies if that’s what you have on hand.
Looking for more quinoa recipes? I’ve got you covered!
- Corn and Black Bean Quinoa Salad
- Honey Garlic Salmon Quinoa Bowl
- Asparagus and Mushroom Quinoa Bowl
- Black Bean Taco Quinoa Skillet
- Quinoa and Chickpea Pesto Salad
Quinoa Veggie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cups uncooked quinoa rinsed per package directions
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or water/vegetable broth)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms (any kind)
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions, using chicken broth for more flavor, if desired.
- While quinoa is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute until browned. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- In same skillet, add spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes or until wilted. Remove and place with mushrooms.
- To make the dressing, combine the vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and pepper.
- Once quinoa is cooked, add in spinach, mushrooms, chickpeas, and Parmesan cheese. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
{Photos updated 10/2020}
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
These quinoa bowls look divine, Gayle! I love the spinach and mushrooms – this is a great meatless Monday recipe! Bookmarking, thanks for sharing! 😀
Gayle says
Thank you, Jess! I can’t get enough of these quinoa bowls!
Annie @ ciaochowbambina says
I’ve enjoyed quinoa with lots of additions but never mushrooms and Parmesan…I love this! I could go for a big bowl right now!! Thanks, Gayle!
Gayle says
Thanks, Annie! Mushrooms and parmesan take these bowls to a whole new level!
Mir says
It’s in the 70s today and I am SO excited. And very excited to start eating fresh veggie-type bowls again. This looks PHENOMENAL, Gayle!
Gayle says
Thanks, Mir! I love eating fresh dishes like this when the weather gets warmer!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Perfect for busy weeknights!
Gayle says
Definitely, Jessica!
mira says
Love fresh bowls like this one and you know I love quinoa 🙂 Looks fresh and delicious and the combination of flavors is awesome! Pinned and will be making it soon 🙂
Gayle says
Thank you, Mira! This is one of my favorite quinoa combinations!
Sarah@ Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Anything-quinoa filled is totally up my alley! These bowls seriously look SO good, Gayle! Spinach and mushrooms just belong together in the springtime! Totally adding this one to the dinner menu. 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks, Sarah! This definitely makes a fantastic springtime meal!
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says
These bowls are right up my alley! I love cooking with quinoa, and the veggie combination you used in these sounds delicious. They seem so easy to make, too!
Gayle says
These are so easy to make, Kristine! I’m not one to make the same recipe over and over again, but I’ve made this three times already…makes for the perfect lunch! 🙂
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
Love everything about these bowls, Gayle. The spinach, the parmesan, the quinoa. I need these for dinner!
Gayle says
Thank you, Jen!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
These bowls look amazing! I love how quinoa and mushrooms pair so well together to give food a fresh, clean, natural taste. Plus all the goodies in here are making my mouth water!
Gayle says
Thanks, Shelby! This bowl is delicious!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Gayle. . I’m with you . . veggies always taste better in-season!! I love this spinach and mushroom quinoa bowl . . looks so good and flavorful!!! delish!
Gayle says
Thank you, Alice!
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says
These quinoa bowls look gorgeous Gayle and packed full of so much nutrition!! I can only imagine how filling they are 🙂 I love the powerhouse combination of mushrooms + spinach!! Hope you had a wonderful long weekend my friend!! Pinnniingg!!
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words and pin, Ceara! This is the perfect protein-packed dish!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Those chickpeas look delicious, too! Love everything about this. Spinach and mushrooms make up a solid 60% of my diet, no joke 🙂
Gayle says
I’m obsessed with chickpeas, Medha! I could eat them just about every day! They go perfectly with the spinach and mushrooms, too!
marcie says
I could eat my food out of a bowl like this every day — it’s how I love to eat! I wish the boys in my house felt the same, but I can easily eat the leftovers every day for lunch. 🙂 I love all of the goodness you’ve packed in here, Gayle — pinned and trying!
Gayle says
Me too, Marcie! Sometimes food served in a bowl tastes better to me! Thanks for the pin!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Love all the goodies you packed into these quinoa bowls! They look amazing and packed with nutrients! The dressing sounds so light and flavorful! I could go for a big bowl right now, it’s perfect for this time of year!
Gayle says
Thank you, Kelly! This bowl just screams spring to me, too!
Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says
I could have a bowl of this for lunch right now! What a great and nutritious meal, Gayle. 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks, Olivia!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
So funny, because it was raining here yesterday on Easter. And I was like, wait a MINUTE! It’s supposed to be summer! But it’s actually good because we are in such a drought here in California. We need the rain! Loving these healthy quinoa bowls. Perfect for meatless monday!
Gayle says
I’m glad the rain was needed, Natalie! Thanks for the kind words. And this dish is SO perfect for meatleass Mondays!
Christine@ Apple of My Eye says
Ohhh this bowl is right up my alley! I’m trying to up my intake of quinoa since it’s such a power food, but I’ve been needing to find more creative ways to incorporate it into my meals. Love that this has so many fresh veggies too!
Gayle says
Thank you, Christine! I’m trying to do the exact same thing! These bowls really do the trick and taste so good!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
I love mushroom, spinach & chickpeas which actually means I love these quinoa bowls! 😀 Pinned!
Gayle says
Thanks, Manali! Sounds like this is perfect for you!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
That looks fantastic Gayle! I haven’t made a quinoa dish in ages, I need to do that. Love the spinach and mushroom in these, and the parmesan! That’s the best combination.
Gayle says
Thank you, Stacey! This is such a tasty combination!
Savita @ ChefDeHome says
I love quinoa. Spinach and chickpeas will make it even better. thanks for sharing Gayle!
Gayle says
Thanks, Savita!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
This is the perfect Spring meal! Love it Gayle!
Gayle says
Thanks, Ashley!
Lily Lau says
Spinach and mushroom, so healthy and tasty at the same time… mouth watering right now!
Gayle says
Thanks, Lily!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
These quinoa bowls looks so healthy and filling! I love anything with mushrooms. 🙂
Gayle says
Me too, Christin! Thanks!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
Gayle – I always seem to eat less in the spring and summer. Maybe it’s because I’m busier and outdoors more, or maybe it’s because the veggies and fruits are so filling and plentiful. This quinoa bowl is right up my alley. 😀
Gayle says
Thank you, Erin! This dish is perfect to get your fill of veggies!
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says
These quinoa bowls look delicious! I love to use quinoa whenever I can. Your addition of chick peas…yum!
Gayle says
Thanks, Annie! I’ll take any excuse that I can to use some chickpeas! 🙂
Linda @ Veganosity says
Yes, warmer weather is slowwwly inching its way back to Chicago. I wish it would hurry up already! 🙂 I love this quinoa bowl, anything with spinach and mushrooms is a winner in my book.
Gayle says
Thanks, Linda!
Cailee says
YES!! I am soooooooo ready for Spring! Great recipe to reign in the new season! Thanks for reminding me that I really need to make quinoa soon!! 🙂
Gayle says
Me too, Cailee! And this dish is the perfect start to the season!
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
This looks so good and healthy, Gayle! My kids and husband just “discovered” quinoa over the weekend when I served a BBQ Chicken Quinoa dish and they all really loved it. It’s now on the list of foods deemed “acceptable” by the guys in my house…so now I need to add more recipes like this to our regular routine. Pinned!
Gayle says
So glad your family likes it, Blair! My husband is still iffy about it, but I think if I put bbq sauce in it, he would love it! 🙂
Danielle says
I have quinoa bowls on the menu for dinner for us this week! Yours look so incredible, Gayle! I love all of the fresh veggies and that dressing sounds perfect with it too.
Gayle says
Thanks, Danielle!
Izzy says
You are ready for spring and I’m gearing up for summer, haha! It has been pretty nice here lately though and I’ve been eating so much asparagus! I made a delicious quinoa bowl like this in a while and this is making me realize how much I miss them! This looks so good and I love the parmesan on top 🙂
Gayle says
Asparagus and quinoa are the perfect pair, too! Thanks for the kind words, Izzy!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
Quinoa is one of my favorite super foods! Love these bowls! Pinned! Now for getting on track with the whole healthy thing…not so easy lol
Gayle says
Haha it’s definitely not easy staying on the healthy track, Mariah! Thanks for the pin and kind words!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
All of my favourite things in one bowl. it’s like a healthier twist on a risotto. I am loving quinoa at the moment.
Gayle says
Thanks, Dannii!
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
I love quinoa bowls especially with mushrooms and spinach. So much substance, yet still healthy and delicious. Great recipe Gayle. And I’m so glad we’re into April finally. Looking forward to Memorial Day
Gayle says
I’m ready for Memorial Day too, Kathy! Thanks for the kind words!
Keri @ Fashionable Foods says
These quinoa bowls look fantastic, Gayle! I’m so ready for those warmer holidays full of grilled food and fresh salads and sunshine!
Gayle says
Thanks, Keri!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
What a great idea to add mushrooms and parmesan, Gayle! Your quinoa bowls look delish and as I am coming up on the lunch hour I really wish I had one in front of me! I will definitely be making this as soon as I pick up some mushrooms!
Gayle says
I’ve made this bowl several times and I just can’t get enough of it! Thanks for the kind words, Rachelle!
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
Looks so good, Gayle! Love a nice quinoa bowl!
Gayle says
Thank you, Kelly!
Christina @ Bake with Christina says
Mmm that quinoa bowl looks so yummy and healthy!! Pinned 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks, Christina!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
Gayle this is one gorgeous looking bowl!! Love those veggies!! Here’s hoping that is warms up for you soon. 😉 Pinned!
Gayle says
Thank you, Cyndi!
Ashley says
So many of my favorites in this dish! I have been eating chickpeas like crazy lately – and with quinoa and mushrooms and spinach??? Sounds perfect!
Gayle says
Thanks, Ashley!
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
This is a gorgeous meal! I am dreaming of fall already – it’s heating up quite a bit in Florida. Haha!!! So glad for my northern friends though!
Gayle says
Thanks, Sarah!
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
You are DEFINITELY not stretching it by thinking about all of the picnic holidays coming up! It’s literally all I can think about. All I want to do is grill, grill, grill! Love all of the yummy flavors in this quinoa bowl, Gayle! Yum!
Gayle says
I’m glad you agree, Justine! Thanks!
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
We’ve had a long winter here in CT so I’m all for warmer temps! I’m loving this quinoa bowl! Looks delicious!!
Gayle says
Thank you, Tina! It’s one of my favorite dishes!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Yum! What a great combo of flavors. I went through a quinoa obsessed stage but I haven’t made it in way too long… need to break it out again! Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
Gayle says
This is one of my favorite quinoa bowls, Jess! I think you would love it!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
I am loving all the flavor and veggies you have packed into these quinoa bowls. They look amazing!
Gayle says
Thanks, Jocelyn!
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
this looks absolutely delicious! this would make a perfect dinner 😉 I love that you added mushrooms mmmmmm!!!!
Gayle says
Thanks, Michele! Mushrooms are my favorite!
Melissa @ Bits of Umami says
I’m on a quinoa kick right now and this just looks terrific. Sure beats the plain quinoa I have sitting in front of me right now. Way to make me drool 🙂 Can’t wait to try. PINNNNED 🙂
Gayle says
Thank you, Melissa! I hope you love this dish! It’s one of my favorites!
Rachel says
Mushroom and spinach are a perfect combination. I love the added chick peas! Grats to you for keeping on track as well. Pinning for my family.
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by, Rachel!
Wellington says
When I saw how visually impressive this dish looked, I knew I had to try it…and it tasted as good as it looked.
Gayle says
I’m so glad you liked this dish, Wellington! It’s one of my favorites, too. Thank you for stopping by!
Helen Brindell says
This sounds absolutely wonderful. I follow the Trim Healthy Mama way of eating. Can you tell me the carb and fat content per serving? Thank you.
Gayle says
So glad you like this, Helen! I do not know any nutritional information, since I am not qualified in that area. There are many nutritional calculators you can find online to help with that. Thanks for stopping by!
Lori says
Hi Gayle
I made this tonight and it was delicious! One question. How much is a serving size? On your nutrition values you have a serving as 1g. I’m assuming that means 1 gram. Is that correct?
Gayle says
Hi Lori! I’m so glad you liked this! I updated the serving size, it should’ve said just ‘1’ as in one serving, not gram. Thanks for pointing that out!
Louise says
In my opinion, the proportions are off in this recipe. There was way too much quinoa for the amount of veggies—and I even doubled the spinach. I added salt but it was still pretty bland.
Gayle says
I’m sorry to hear that, Louise! This does serve 5 people, so it does make a lot.
Suzanne says
This looks so good! What a healthy comfort food!
Gayle says
Thanks, Suzanne!
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
Gayle says
Should keep several days in the refrigerator, Vanessa!
Christine says
I prepared this recipe as a side dish and absolutely loved it. Looking for a higher protein breakfast, I sautéed about 1/3 cup, scrambled an egg with a little onion powder, salt, pepper and broke up a slice of American cheese. I have new favorite breakfast!!! Scrumptious and satisfying! Thank you for posting!
Gayle says
I’m so happy you enjoyed this, Christine! Adding an egg sounds like a delicious addition!
Carrie says
I tried these yesterday for brunch because I wanted to make something with mushrooms and spinach. Wow! i love these things! Such a healthy and tasty combination of ingredients! Love, love, love! Will definitely make again!
Gayle says
I’m so happy to hear that, Carrie! Thanks for stopping by!
Cecilia says
Great, nutritious recipe that was easy to make. I added tofu for some extra protein. I’ll definitely make this again.
Gayle says
I love the addition of tofu! So glad you enjoyed, Cecilia!
Ken says
This is good and easy. I used homemade vegetable broth that was unsalted so I did add some salt to taste. I also had a zucchini on hand that was going to go to waste so I also used that. I did not have white balsamic vinegar on hand so I used regular and the taste was fine. One major change I made was the amount of dressing I put on. I don’t like things too “dressingy” so the amount I put on was just a bit more than 1/2 of the amount in the recipe. For us that was fine.
Gayle says
So glad you enjoyed, Ken! Zucchini is a great addition!