ASIAN QUINOA AND MUSHROOM PILAF (GLUTEN-FREE)

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Quinoa is a great protein and fiber source and contains a lot of beneficial vitamins and minerals. It is gluten-free and its glycemic index is much lower than brown rice. Please check my blog, www.innerharmonynutrition.com, for more healthy gluten-free recipes.

Provided by InnerHarmonyNutriti

Categories     Vegan

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sake (optional) or 1 tablespoon white wine (optional)
1 cup quinoa
4 cups assortment mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon tamari
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh parsley, chopped (to garnish)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.4, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 547.9, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 8.7

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