lunch: Quinoa Pilaf

This Quinoa Pilaf is a nutrition powerhouse because quinoa provides more protein than other grains and it's also a good source of potassium an dietary fiber.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ medium onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
11/2 cups mushrooms, wiped clean and chopped
1 1/2 cups quinoa (pre-washed)
3 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

Add the olive oil to a medium saucepan. Sauté onion and celery over medium-high heat and cook about 3 minutes or until the onions are clear.
Add mushrooms and cook until brown. Add the quinoa to the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes.
Slowly add the chicken broth, salt, pepper and thyme and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer. Cook 15 minutes and fluff with a fork when done.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Just use gluten-free chicken broth and this dish can be gluten-free.

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