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Quinoa Pilaf With Mushrooms

A hearty and healthy quinoa pilaf with mushrooms, perfect as a side dish or a main course.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 2. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3. Stir in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms are tender.
  4. 4. Add the quinoa to the saucepan and toast for a couple of minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. 5. Pour in the vegetable broth, add the dried thyme, and bring to a boil.
  6. 6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  7. 7. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Mushrooms, Pilaf, Quinoa
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