ONION AND MUSHROOM QUINOA

Onion and Mushroom Quinoa image

Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! This delicious quinoa and vegetables side dish recipe is easy to make and is ready in just 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 teaspoon canola or soybean oil
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 small onion, cut into fourths and sliced
1 medium carrot, shredded (2/3 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free vegetable broth

Steps:

Heat oil in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook quinoa and onion in oil 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g