Name: Quinoa with Mushrooms Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley, for garnish

How To Make Quinoa with Mushrooms

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the sliced mushrooms, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Sauté until the mushrooms are golden brown and tender, about 7-8 minutes.
Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and stir to combine.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.