Quinoa with Sautéed Mushrooms and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

I enjoy coming up with new creations, especially when they are as straightforward and tempting as this side quinoa and mushroom dish that I made to go along with some Baked Chickpea Falafel. It's not only an attractive and filling side with a delightful nuttiness from the quinoa, earthiness from the mushrooms and some tanginess and zest from the sun-dried tomatoes and lemon juice, complete with a satisfying array of spices, the addition of quinoa also provided the meal with an extra boost of protein and nutrients. I happened to have some fresh mushrooms on hand that I meant to use, and before they lost their freshness, wanted to include those — besides, I could eat mushrooms everyday and a wasted mushroom is an abomination. As for...

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