Healthy Quinoa Pulav

Number of Servings: 4-6

Getting Started with the Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 cup finely diced celery
• 11 1/2 cups water or low-salt chicken broth
• 1 lb fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1/2 – 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp minced parsley
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

How to make Pulav/Pilaf/Pulao

In a medium skillet, heat olive oil. Add onions, celery, garlic and mushrooms. Saut? three or four minutes until slightly browned.Add Quinoa and stir for a minute or two to coat with oil. Add water or broth, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.