Quinoa with Mushrooms
Description
Quinoa is a healthy grain that can be substituted in most recipes for rice or couscous. I recently experimented with quinoa and made this dish which my husband and I both love. This easy-to-make and tasty side dish is similar to a pilaf.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, chopped
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1 onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
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3 cups chicken broth
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1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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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.
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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 broth over the quinoa; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the sauteed mushroom mixture and cook another 2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.