QUINOA - STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Adapted from a recipe I found in a store magazine. I had these today and they were yummy, not to mention healthy. Quinoa contains 5g of protein, 3g of fiber and only 1g of sugar per 1/4 cup and its also very low fat. Try it!
Provided by LizAnn
Categories Grains
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place quinoa in a bowl and fill with water swish around a few seconds. Let sit;.
- Separate mushroom caps from stems.
- Finely chop stems and measure out a generous 1/3 cup.
- Spray caps with olive oil spray inside and out. Set on baking sheet open side up
- Swish quinoa again and them drain in through a fine sieve strainer.
- Heat 1 tbs grape seed oil in a skillet over med-heat. Add leek, garlic and reserved mushroom stems, sautéing until fragrant. Stir in quinoa and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat and simmer till liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 8-10 minute.
- Stir in lemon juice, walnuts and parsley.
- Season to taste with salt.
- With a teaspoon, pack stuffing inside mushroom caps, mounding high.
- Roast till hot and fork tender, about 10 minute
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.2, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 9.3, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 2.8
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