Quinoa with Mushrooms

Adapted from www.recipes.com

One of the world’s true super foods, quinoa is a complete protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids. Quinoa is also a great source of fiber, iron, and magnesium.

This easy-to-make and tasty side dish is similar to a pilaf.

Serves 6

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. NOW Real Food® Extra Virgin Olive Oil*

1 (8-oz.) package mushrooms, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 Tbsp. butter

1 1/2 cups NOW Real Food® Organic Quinoa*

3 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook and stir the mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes; set aside.
Melt the butter in a pot over medium-high heat.
Add the quinoa to the melted butter and let it brown; about 3 minutes.
Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the quinoa and bring to a boil.
Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in the sautéed mushroom mixture and cook another 2 minutes.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Per serving:
253 calories
9.5 g total fat
10 mg cholesterol
634 mg sodium
33.3 g total carbohydrate
3.3 g fiber
10.2 g protein

*NOW items available at your local health food store

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