Shiitake Mushrooms, Zucchini, and Quinoa Pilaf

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Shiitake Mushrooms, Zucchini, and Quinoa Pilaf

Yields1 Serving
 2 ½ c. water
  1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  1 ½ cups coarsely chopped fresh shiitake mushroom caps
  6 cloves garlic, thickly sliced
  1 ½ cups coarsely chopped onions
  2 cups zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces
  ½ cup julienned carrots
  1 ¼ cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
  1 Tbs. fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
  1 ½ tsp curry powder
  ½ tsp salt
  ¾ tsp fresh rosemary, or ¼ tsp dried pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1

Bring the water to boil in a teakettle or small pot.

2

Heat the oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until browned.

3

Add the garlic onions, squash and carrots to the skillet. Saute, stirring occasionally for 4 minutes, or until the onions begin to soften and the ingredients become fragrant. Stir in the quinoa, thyme, curry powder, salt, rosemary, and cayenne.

4

Add the boiling water, and bring the ingredients to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer covered for 10-15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Adjust the seasonings, if desired.

5

Serve immediately

Ingredients

 2 ½ c. water
  1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  1 ½ cups coarsely chopped fresh shiitake mushroom caps
  6 cloves garlic, thickly sliced
  1 ½ cups coarsely chopped onions
  2 cups zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces
  ½ cup julienned carrots
  1 ¼ cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
  1 Tbs. fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
  1 ½ tsp curry powder
  ½ tsp salt
  ¾ tsp fresh rosemary, or ¼ tsp dried pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Directions

1

Bring the water to boil in a teakettle or small pot.

2

Heat the oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until browned.

3

Add the garlic onions, squash and carrots to the skillet. Saute, stirring occasionally for 4 minutes, or until the onions begin to soften and the ingredients become fragrant. Stir in the quinoa, thyme, curry powder, salt, rosemary, and cayenne.

4

Add the boiling water, and bring the ingredients to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer covered for 10-15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Adjust the seasonings, if desired.

5

Serve immediately

Notes

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