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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.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. NOW 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 Organic Quinoa

3 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. 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.

2. 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.

Makes 6 servings

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

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