How to Make Quinoa Pilaf With Mushrooms - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quinoa is a versatile and nutritious grain that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Not only is it a great source of protein and fiber, but it also has a unique texture and nutty flavor that pairs well with a variety of ingredients. One of the best ways to showcase quinoa's versatility is by using it as the base for a pilaf, a flavorful and aromatic dish that typically features a combination of grains, vegetables, and spices. In this recipe, we'll be using quinoa as the star ingr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small shallot, chopped
  • ½ cup thinly sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups vegetable stock

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and swirl olive oil around the inside of the pan to coat. Cook shallot in the hot oil until translucent, about 3 minutes; stir in cremini mushrooms, cooking and stirring until mushrooms are browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir quinoa, thyme, bay leaf, kosher salt, and black pepper into mushroom mixture. Cook, stirring often, until quinoa gives off a slightly toasted fragrance, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour vegetable stock into quinoa mixture (stock may spatter a bit); stir to combine. Bring to a full boil, reduce heat to low, and cover pan; simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff quinoa pilaf with a fork; cover pan and let pilaf stand 10 more minutes to steam dry.
  • Nutrition

    290 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 1084mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 21mg