Asian Quinoa and Mushroom Pilaf (Gluten-Free)

Submitted by InnerHarmonyNutriti

"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."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

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)

directions

1. In a pan, heat oil and sauté garlic.
2. Add mushrooms and sake or white wine if using and sauté for a couple of more minutes.
3. Add quinoa, 2 cups of water, tamari and salt. Mix and cover.
4. Bring to boil and reduce heat. Cook until the water is all absorbed.
5. Serve with chopped parsley on top.