Quinoa-Matsutake Pilaf
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 cups vegetable or mushroom stock
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried mustard
2 cups quinoa
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
2 stalks celery, finely sliced
1 cup finely sliced matsutake mushrooms (about 8 ounces)
sea salt and pepper to taste
Heat oil in a large skillet. Over medium heat, sauté onion until soft. Stir in garlic and cook not allowing them to brown.
Pour in stock. Stir in red pepper flakes, oregano and mustard, and bring to a boil.
Lower heat to just a simmer. Stir in quinoa. Simmer, stirring for 15 minutes. Stir in red bell pepper, celery and mushrooms. Cover and simmer another 20 minutes.
If mixture dries, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more stock or water. If still moist, cook an additional 5 minutes.
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
B-man
