Quinoa With Mushrooms, Kale, and Sweet Potatoes

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 

cup 

quinoa

2 

tablespoons 

olive oil

2 

small sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces

10 

ounces 

button mushrooms, quartered

2 

cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 

bunch kale, stems discarded and leaves torn into 2-inch pieces

3/4 

cup 

dry white wine

kosher salt and black pepper

1/4 

cup 

grated Parmesan (1 ounce)

Directions

1. Place the quinoa and 2 cups water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add the sweet potatoes and mushrooms and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden and beginning to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.
4. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the kale, wine, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing often, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
6. Serve the vegetables over the quinoa and sprinkle with the Parmesan.