Quinoa Pilaf
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| Southwest Quinoa This delicious casserole is an excellent gluten-free vegetarian dish that provides 15 grams of protein. Or serve as a side dish. | |
| 1 cup | quinoa |
| 1 Tbsp | canola oil |
| 1 medium | green pepper, chopped |
| 1 medium | onion, chopped |
| 1 4-oz can | mushroom stems and pieces, no salt added, drained |
| 1 cup | salsa |
| 1 14.5-oz can | diced tomatoes. drained |
| 2 cloves | crushed garlic |
| 2 Tbsp | fresh cilantro, chopped,, (optional) |
| 8 oz | part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated |
Steps:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Rinse quinoa in a small strainer. Put quinoa in a heavy saucepan with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed (quinoa is done when rings are visible and translucent). In a medium skillet, cook green pepper and onion until soft. Add mushrooms. Transfer to a baking dish or casserole. Add quinoa, salsa, tomatoes, crushed garlic and cilantro. Mix well. Top with cheese. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
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