Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms

These little Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms will impress everyone at your next gathering.  These gluten free stuffed mushrooms might look fancy, but these little bites are really simple to make and will be ready in under 30 minutes.

When I go to a party or social gathering, I could just eat appetizers and be very, very happy.  It used to happen all the time when I'd go to weddings, I'd eat all the appetizers and barely have room for dinner.  

Appetizers are easy to make, super cute and bite sized (which makes them portion controlled if you don't eat them all in one serving!)

With that being said, I am very picky about what kind of appetizers I will eat. I won't eat anything fried or greasy, but I do love little bite sized appetizers.

Bottom line is they have to simple to prepare and all types of crazy delicious. Oh, and healthy too. How could I forget?

You know, healthy food really can be delicious. It's all about seasonings and flavors.

If you are looking for some other healthy appetizer recipes, you will love this Spinach Artichoke Dip, Broccoli Cheese Dip, Jalapeño Poppers and these Gluten Free Spinach Quinoa Balls. All will taste even better with some Spiked Apple Cider!

I like to try to bring a healthy dessert option too. Some of these are my Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies, Lightened Up Cheesecake with Ginger Snap Crust, Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Bars, Salted Pecan Dark Chocolate Bark or my Slow Cooker Crispy Almond Chocolate Candy.

Everyone always loves them and at least I am able to enjoy a dessert too.

All of these would be even more yummy with some Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate, Apple Chai Latte, Eggnog Latte and definitely some Spiked Apple Cider! 

Also, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!

Why You Should Make These Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms

Aren't these mini baby Bellas so cute? They make this recipe even easier to prepare.

Remember, you don't have to wash mushrooms, you simply have to wipe them down with a cloth or paper towel.

I wanted to make something simple to be prepare ( I promise these are easy!) and that would be perfect for  the holidays or a special occasion.  These bite sized babies might look fancy, but they are ready in no time.

And yes, added bonus points that they are festive for the holidays as well.

I also love the texture of these quinoa stuffed mushrooms. The chopped pecans offer a bit of a crunch that go perfectly with the slight salty taste of the cheese.

And I added some quinoa here for a little plant based protein. These little bites might be vegetarian, but they do have protein in them!

Which of course makes them a healthy option than so many other appetizers out there. I try to eat some protein with every snack and meal.

And I also love the fluffy texture and slightly nutty flavor the quinoa brings to these stuffed mushrooms. Most of you know I am about complementing textures in my recipes and this one works perfectly.

You can also broil these stuffed mushrooms for a minute or two after baking to let the top get a little crunchy.

Recipe Ingredients

• Baby Bella mushrooms - You can use  whatever mini mushrooms that you would like. Just make sure you wipe them down and stems are pulled out.
• Garlic - My all time favorite, I use it most of my savory dishes.
• Onion - I use white onion in these spinach stuffed mushrooms for its mild yet pungent flavor.
• Quinoa - One of my favorite plant-based protein sources ever. Quinoa is so incredibly versatile and is packed with protein, fiber and antioxidants.
• Spinach - You can use either frozen or fresh spinach in this dip. If you do use frozen spinach, please make sure you defrost in completely and then squeeze out all of the water in the spinach before preparing. If you don't do this your dip will be too watery.
• Parmesan cheese - I always use full fat Parmesan cheese for the full flavor. I like to buy a block of Parmesan cheese and grate it myself.
• Pecans - Raw, unsalted pecans work best in this recipe but you can also use salted pecans if you'd like. Just make sure you read the ingredients if your pecans are roasted because they always add unnecessary oils and other ingredients.

Recipe Tips for Making These Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms

I wasn't joking, these stuffed mushrooms are ridiculously simple to make. You can even make them the day before and place them on a baking sheet in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook them.

I am all about simplifying and making life easier, especially if I am the one entertaining.

To be honest, a successful dinner party or gathering is one where I can socialize and enjoy myself too. I don't want to be stuck in the kitchen the whole time.

That's why I like to prepare as much as I can before the day of the event to make it less stressful.

Full disclosure, sometimes I enjoy myself a little too much. Of course I will end up chatting and having a cocktail or two and then I forget to either prepare something or put something in the oven.

Also,I have even forgotten to put something out that I have already made!

These quinoa stuffed mushrooms are perfect to bring with me when I am going to someone else's party. This was I know I am guaranteed at least one healthy option for an appetizer.

You never know what people will serve and that's why I am always prepared.

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