Recipes

Quinoa Pilaf with Mushrooms and Garlic

The power grain known as quinoa is as versatile as it is nutritious. The light crunchy texture of our Organic Quinoa makes it a perfect compliment to vegetables, proteins and powerful flavors like this recipe featuring fresh garlic and herbs.

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 30 min

Total time: 40 min

Quinoa Pilaf with Mushrooms and Garlic
Copyright Recipe © 2016 Woodland Foods

Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

  • 1 3/4 Cups Broth Or Water

  • 1 Tablespoon Butter

  • 6 Cloves Of Garlic, minced

  • 1/4 Small Yellow Onion, minced

  • 2 Cups Sliced Portabella Mushrooms, rinsed

  • 1 Cup Organic Quinoa

  • 1 Teaspoon Thyme Leaves, chopped

  • 1 Teaspoon Rosemary Leaves, chopped

  • 1/4 Cup White Wine

  • Salt And Ground Black Pepper

Directions

  1. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat add the oil and butter. When the butter melts add the onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms give off their water and brown a bit.

  2. Add the quinoa and wine. Cook the wine to evaporated level and add the broth to the pan. Cover and turn the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes and remove from heat.

  3. After 5 minutes fluff the pilaf and serve with fresh herbs or grated cheese.