Quinoa Pilaf

• 1 cup Quinoa grains (*red quinoa recommended)
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup minced onion
• 1/4 cup finely diced celery
• 1-2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups water or low-salt chicken broth
• 1/2 - 1 tsp. salt
• 3 tbsp. minced parsley
• 1 tsp. fresh thyme
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

1. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil. Add onions, celery, garlic and mushrooms. Saute five minutes until slightly browned.
2. Add quinoa and stir for a minute to coat with oil. Add water or broth, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer approx. 20-25 minutes until all water has evaporated and quinoa has slightly "puffed". Remove from heat and add the remaining ingredients.
3. Serve immediately.

quinoa, olive oil, onion, celery, garlic, fresh mushrooms, water, salt, parsley, fresh thyme, black pepper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/quinoa-pilaf-1221280 (may not work)