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quinoa stuffing

This savory quinoa stuffing with mushrooms and fennel is perfect for a gluten-free and protein-packed side dish or main course during holidays or any meal.
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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 vegetable 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 to the pan, then the onion, sauté one minute.
  3. Add the fennel, celery, and carrots, salt and pepper to taste; cook about 12-15 minutes over medium heat, until vegetables are soft.
  4. Add the mushrooms to the pan, more salt and pepper if needed and cook, stirring 5 minutes, then cook covered for 2 minutes, or until the mushrooms have released their juice and are cooked through.
  5. Add the cooked quinoa to the pan and mix well.

Notes

This quinoa stuffing can be served as a side dish or a main course, suitable for gluten-free and vegetarian diets.