Asian Quinoa and Mushroom Pilaf (Gluten-Free) Recipe
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.
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- 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.
Add Your Own Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 128gCalories: 205.4kcalCarbohydrates: 30.1gProtein: 8.7gFat: 6.2gSaturated Fat: 0.8gSodium: 547.9mgFiber: 3.7gSugar: 1.5g
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