Mushroom and Kale Quinoa

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and saute until slightly softened.
2. Add mushrooms and saute until until just softened. Add additional olive oil if needed.
3. Once mushrooms are just soft, add kale and saute for 1 minute, until kale begins to wilt.
4. Add vegetable broth and quinoa to the pot and stir to combine all ingredients.
5. Bring pot to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. While quinoa is simmering, zest 1/2 lemon. Quinoa is done cooking when each granule appears slightly translucent and all liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove pot from heat and add lemon zest. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Store quinoa in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Note: If you’d like more of a lemon taste, feel free to add juice of lemon as well. I added a tiny bit of lemon juice in addition to the zest.