Mediterranean Quinoa with Mussels and Oysters
A delightful Mediterranean dish featuring tender mussels and briny oysters served on a bed of fluffy quinoa, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Cook
45 mins
Serves
2
Vibe
Comfort
Calories
721.6 kcal
Ingredients
- Mussels, 12 pieces, cleaned
- Oysters, 6 pieces, shucked
- Quinoa, 1 cup, rinsed
- Garlic, 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
- Cherry tomatoes, 1 cup, halved
- Spinach, 2 cups, fresh
Seasoning
- Salt, 1 teaspoon, to taste
- Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon, to taste
- Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed
- Fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons, chopped
Instructions
Step 1
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Step 2
Add quinoa and stir for a minute, then add 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover for 15 minutes.
Step 3
While the quinoa cooks, steam the mussels in a separate pot for 5-7 minutes until they open. Discard any that do not open.
Step 4
In another pan, add halved cherry tomatoes and spinach to the quinoa, stir well, and cook for another 5 minutes until spinach wilts.
Step 5
Once quinoa is cooked, fluff with a fork and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Step 6
Serve the quinoa on plates, top with steamed mussels and shucked oysters, and garnish with fresh parsley.