Side Dish

Braised Quinoa with Mushrooms is for Side Dish.

Braised Quinoa with Mushrooms takes 7 minutes to prepare.

Braised Quinoa with Mushrooms takes 30 minutes to cook.

Braised Quinoa with Mushrooms makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Braised Quinoa with Mushrooms are:

1 c Quinoa
2 c water
1/4 cup vegetable broth
pinch sea salt
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 shallots, minced
1 tsp dried basil
2 Tbsp tamari sauce
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 tsp fennel seed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro or basil for garnish

Here is how you make Braised Quinoa with Mushrooms:

Place 1 cup red quinoa and 2 cups water in a 1.5 quart saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce to simmer cover and cook until all water is absorbed (about 15 minutes). Warm a heavy bottomed skillet. Add olive oil and minced shallots, cook slowly until shallots are clear, soft, and beginning to brown. Add mushrooms, toss well, cook until mushrooms are dark in color. Add cooked quinoa, mix well. When grain is thoroughly heated and may be sticking slightly to the pan, add vegetable broth, stir, add soy sauce & stir. Cover for a few minutes. Toss in fennel & basil or cilantroNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NVR2HEALTHY.

The nutritional information for Braised Quinoa with Mushrooms is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 288.4

• Total Fat: 10.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 299.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 41.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
• Protein: 8.6 g