Mushroom and Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped finely
4 cups cremini mushrooms , slliced (or white)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper (to taste)
1 -2 tbsp water ( if needed)
2 garlic, minced
2/3 cup quinoa , rinsed well
2/3 cup long grain white rice
1/2 tsp oregano or 1/2 tsp thyme
2 2/3 mushroom stock
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Directions:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion for about 3 minutes or until softened, add mushrooms, salt and pepper; saute for 5 - 7 minutes or until mushrooms are browned. If the pan gets too dry, add water as needed.
Add garlic, quinoa, rice and oregano; cook, stirring for 30 seconds or until grains are coated with oil and mixture is fragrant.
Add 2-2/3 cup stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and grains are tender. If liquid is absorbed before grains are ready, add more stock and continue to simmer, covered, until grains are tender.
Remove from heat and stir in parmesan, parsley and vinegar.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	141.01 Kcal (590 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.45g	7%
Cholesterol	5.5mg	2%
Sodium	252.42mg	11%
Potassium	662.2mg	14%
Total Carbs	16.68g	6%
Sugars	1.19g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.51g	6%
Protein	9.41g	19%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	7%
Iron	170.1mg	945%
Calcium	170.8mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	83.71 Kcal (350 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.64g	7%
Cholesterol	3.27mg	2%
Sodium	149.85mg	11%
Potassium	393.12mg	14%
Total Carbs	9.9g	6%
Sugars	0.71g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	6%
Protein	5.59g	19%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	7%
Iron	101mg	945%
Calcium	101.4mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

2.9

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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