Savory Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf
What Started it all:
nutrional yeast, dried onions, dried shitake mushrroms,sea salt, tumeric powder,dried parsley, dried tyme
This delicious and nutritious quinoa pilaf is packed with flavors from dried shiitake mushrooms and aromatic herbs. It's a perfect vegetarian dish that is simple to prepare and will satisfy your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- 1/2 cup dried shiitake mushrooms
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup dried onions
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the Mushrooms: In a bowl, soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for about 20 minutes until they are rehydrated. Drain and chop them into smaller pieces.
- Rinse the Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer to remove any bitterness.
- Cook the Quinoa: In a large saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
- Sauté the Onions and Mushrooms: In a separate skillet, add a small amount of water or oil over medium heat. Add the dried onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they soften. Then, add the chopped shiitake mushrooms and sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the skillet with the sautéed onions and mushrooms. Stir in the nutritional yeast, sea salt, turmeric powder, dried parsley, and dried thyme. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
- Heat Through: Allow the mixture to cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure everything is heated evenly.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve warm. Garnish with additional dried parsley if desired.
This Savory Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf is a wholesome and satisfying dish that showcases the rich flavors of dried mushrooms and aromatic herbs. It's perfect as a main course or a side dish and is sure to impress both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Enjoy your culinary creation!