How to Make Quinoa

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.

Introduce quinoa and its cooking method.

Explain that quinoa cooks like rice with a ratio of 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water.

Heat a sauté pan over medium heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan.

Add about 1/4 cup of diced onion and 2 stalks of small diced celery to the pan.

Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms to the pan.

Cook the mixture for about 15 minutes until the mushrooms and onions are browned.

Add 1 cup of quinoa to the pan.

Add 1 tablespoon of fresh sage, 2 cups of water, 2 teaspoons of salt, and black pepper to taste.

Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.

Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, checking for moisture in the pan.

Taste the quinoa for seasoning and adjust if necessary.

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