MUSHROOM SHALLOT GARLIC QUINOA

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ shallot, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
  • ¾ cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • parsley for garnish if desired

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly and strain.
  2. Add quinoa, chicken broth and water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, add oil to a large skillet.
  4. Add shallots and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in both mushrooms and saute for 2 minutes.
  7. Pour in wine and deglaze the pan, 1-2 minutes.
  8. Combine cooked quinoa to the mushroom mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve immediately with parsley if desired.

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