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quinoa stuffing

This savory quinoa stuffing with mushrooms and fennel is perfect for a healthy, gluten-free side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 7
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1.5 cups low sodium chicken broth vegetarians use veggie broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 0.75 cup fennel diced
  • 0.5 cup celery diced
  • 0.5 cup carrots diced
  • 8 oz sliced fresh mushrooms
  • salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook rinsed quinoa in broth according to package directions.
  2. While the quinoa is cooking, in a large heavy sauté pan add olive oil, then the onion, sauté for one minute.
  3. Add the fennel, celery, and carrots, season with salt and pepper; cook about 12-15 minutes over medium heat until vegetables are soft.
  4. Add the mushrooms to the pan, season with additional salt and pepper if needed, cook stirring for five minutes, then cover and cook for two minutes until mushrooms release their juice.
  5. Add the cooked quinoa to the pan and mix well.

Notes

This dish can be served as a side for any main course or as a vegetarian main when combined with a protein source.