This mushroom quinoa pilaf dish is so packed with protein and flavor it can be the star of your dinner meal. And, it's not your typical pilaf. The addition of a vinaigrette dressing makes it more like a salad so if you are looking for a tradition pilaf, leave off the dressing.
It's one of the only plants that contains a complete protein, "which means it provides all the essential amino acids we need for good health,” says dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick, manager of Wellness Nutrition Services at Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute.
This is another versatile recipe, where you can add seasonings and herbs to suit your taste or even swap out peas for sliced haricot verts. Again, this is perfect for the main course for dinner or lunch and it’s a great way to get your daily protein. Dress this dish up or down for your perfect meal.
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The mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes give it a hearty flavor. Feel free to try different mushrooms and see which you like best. Serve it alongside a large salad and you won’t even miss the meat.
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| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
Servings
Serving Size |
people
3/4 cup |
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth like Trader Joe's, or try 2 cups homemade, or water
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes soaked in hot water and sliced
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar rice or apple cider
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- sea salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients
Optional Dressing: if you like a more tradition pilaf, omit the vinaigrette dressing
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- Saute mushrooms in a large saute pan over medium heat with very small amount of vegetable broth or water until cooked through.
- Add the quinoa, 2 cups vegetable broth or water to the pan and heat until boiling. Turn down heat to simmer and cook about 15 minutes until all of the water is absorbed.
- Add the peas during the last few minutes of cooking along with the sun-dried tomatoes, and slivered almonds. Stir to combine.
- Mix dressing ingredients and add to quinoa, mixing to combine.
I have rice on hand. I was hoping that someone has tried with rice? I’m going to put an effort into mostly if not all plant based foods.
I think rice would be a great substitution. Good luck with testing out a plant-based diet and let me know how it goes.