Best Quinoa Mushroom Pilaf Recipes

RED QUINOA AND MUSHROOM PILAF WITH DILL

Steps:

• Bring stock to a boil; pour over dried mushrooms in a small bowl. Soak until soft, about 6 minutes. Pour liquid through a fine sieve into a bowl; set aside. Coarsely chop soaked mushrooms; set aside.
• Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a fine sieve; drain. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking; add fresh mushrooms, shallots, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms and shallots have released their liquid and are slightly caramelized, about 7 minutes. Add quinoa; cook, stirring, until it begins to pop and crackle, about 5 minutes.
• Add reserved soaked mushrooms, reserved soaking liquid, and thyme to pot; bring to a boil. Stir; cover, and reduce heat. Simmer until quinoa is tender but still chewy, about 20 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste, and the butter. Just before serving, stir in dill and chives; add oranges, and gently toss.

MUSHROOM AND QUINOA PILAF

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion for about 3 minutes or until softened, add mushrooms, salt and pepper; saute for 5 - 7 minutes or until mushrooms are browned. If the pan gets too dry, add water as needed.
• Add garlic, quinoa, rice and oregano; cook, stirring for 30 seconds or until grains are coated with oil and mixture is fragrant.
• Add 2-2/3 cup stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and grains are tender. If liquid is absorbed before grains are ready, add more stock and continue to simmer, covered, until grains are tender.
• Remove from heat and stir in parmesan, parsley and vinegar.

ASIAN QUINOA AND MUSHROOM PILAF (GLUTEN-FREE)

Steps:

• In a pan, heat oil and sauté garlic.
• Add mushrooms and sake or white wine if using and sauté for a couple of more minutes.
• Add quinoa, 2 cups of water, tamari and salt. Mix and cover.
• Bring to boil and reduce heat. Cook until the water is all absorbed.
• Serve with chopped parsley on top.

BAMBOO AND MUSHROOM QUINOA PILAF (GLUTEN-FREE)

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients in a pan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and cook until the liquid is gone for about 20 minutes.
• Infuse love, stir and serve.

MUSHROOM-QUINOA PILAF

Steps:

• Heat dressing in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook and stir 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender.
• Stir in broth; bring to boil. Add quinoa; stir. Return to boil; cover. Simmer on low heat 16 to 18 min. or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat; fluff with fork. Let stand, covered, 5 min.
• Stir in cheese and parsley.

QUINOA MUSHROOM PILAF RECIPE

Steps:

• When the quinoa is almost done, heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, yellow and green pepper; and stir over medium heat until slightly softened. Add in the mushrooms. Season with sea salt, and ground pepper, to taste. Add the Greek seasoning. Stir and cook until the mushrooms are tender. Scoop the cooked quinoa out of the rice cooker and add it into the mushroom- pepper mixture. Add in the sliced scallions. Stir to combine. Squeeze fresh lemon juice all over the quinoa and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Toss to coat the quinoa. Taste test and add more salt or seasoning if it needs it. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, if desired. Serve immediately; or allow it to cool, then cover and refrigerate it to eat as a salad. Note on chilling this quinoa: Before serving this quinoa cold, taste test again and adjust seasonings; chilling often dulls the flavors in these kinds of salads. I usually allow quinoa salad a few minutes out of the fridge before serving; letting it to come to room temperature helps the flavors. If making ahead as a salad, I'd use water instead of broth- personal preference.