Quinoa With Wild Mushrooms (Vegan)

fay hutch's Note:

Just a simple pilaf type dish. The mushrooms are what give it the flavor. You can use any type of mushroom, but I used a mixture of chantarelle and honeycup.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 40 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 3

Yield: 4.5 cups

• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 tablespoon safflower oil
• 1/2 teaspoon safflower oil
• 1/2 teaspoon truffle oil
• 2 cups wild mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups water or 2 cups broth
• salt

Directions:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of safflower oil in a pot. Add onions, celery, garlic, and thyme. Saute until soft.
2. Rinse quinoa and add water, cook over medium heat covered for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
3. Meanwhile, in separate pan, heat remaining 1/2 ts safflower oil. Saute mushrooms until browned.
4. When quinoa is done, add the mushrooms in, along with the truffle oil, and salt to taste.