Wine Braised Quinoa With Mushrooms In Roasted Tomato Recipes

QUINOA WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes; set aside.
• Melt the butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the quinoa to the melted butter and let it brown, about 3 minutes. Pour the chicken broth over the quinoa; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the sauteed mushroom mixture and cook another 2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

QUINOA WITH WINE, TOMATOES, AND MOUSSERON MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• 1. Place the mushrooms in a small mixing bowl and cover with wine. Let sit for 20 to 30 minutes to soften. 2. Heat the oil in a 4-quart stockpot over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions, salt, and cayenne (if using), and sauté, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes, or until the onions begin to soften. Add the quinoa, tomatoes, water, softened mushrooms, and wine. 3. Bring the ingredients to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer covered for 10 minutes, or until the liquid is almost absorbed. 4. Add the basil, oregano, and sage, and simmer another 5 minutes, or until the liquid is completely absorbed. 5. Turn off the heat, keep the pot covered, and let sit 15 to 20 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle. 6. Serve immediately.

SMOKY QUINOA WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, 10 minutes., Stir in tomato paste, paprika, lemon juice, cumin and salt until blended. Add water; bring to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork., Arrange spinach on a serving plate; spoon quinoa over spinach. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with lemon wedges.