Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon crushed brown mustard
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 stalks celery, finely sliced
  • 1 cup finely sliced wild mushrooms (shiitake or porcini work well) (about 8 ounces)
  • 2 cups quinoa
  • Salt & freshly milled pepper to taste

Method

  • 1. Heat oil in large skillet. Over medium heat, saute onion until soft. Stir in garlic and cook just until onion begins to brown.
  • 2. Pour in vegetable stock. Stir in red pepper flakes, oregano and mustard, and bring to a boil.
  • 3. Lower heat to simmer. Stir in red bell pepper, celery, mushrooms and quinoa. Simmer, stirring, for 15 minutes. Cover and simmer another 20 minutes.
  • 4. If mixture dries, add 1 - 2 tablespoons water. If still moist, cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • 5. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.