How To Cook Quinoa With Mushrooms And Fresh Herbs

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

Pour quinoa into a sieve and rinse it under cold running water for about 1 minute, moving it around with a spoon to remove starch and dirt.

Put the rinsed quinoa into a saucepan, cover it with water, and bring it to a simmer on high heat. Use a ratio of one part quinoa to two parts water.

Once it starts to bubble, cover the saucepan and turn the heat down. Cook until all the water is absorbed, roughly 15 minutes, then remove from heat.

Heat a second saucepan and add a little olive oil. Add the mixed mushrooms and sauté for a few minutes.

Add chopped shallots and a little more olive oil to the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook for a few more minutes before removing from heat.

Add diced tomato, lemon juice, cooked quinoa, basil, and parsley to the mushroom mixture. Season with salt and pepper, and combine thoroughly.

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