Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
  • 1/2 cups Finely Diced White Onion
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Oregano
  • 1 cup Red Quinoa
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 5 ounces, weight Shiitake Mushrooms, Rinsed Of Any Grit And Sliced (leave The Small Ones Whole)
  • 1/2 bunches Kale, Cut Into 2-inch Strips
  • 1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper

Method

  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan.
  • Add the onions and oregano; saute until onions soften, 5 minutes.
  • Add the quinoa and toss to coat; toast 1 minute.
  • Add the broth and simmer until quinoa has opened into little spirals, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • The liquid should be mostly absorbed.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of butter and the oil in a medium skillet.
  • Add the mushrooms and saute 5 minutes, until starting to brown.
  • Add the kale, a pinch of salt and pepper, and saute 2 more minutes, until the kale is slightly wilted.
  • Toss the quinoa with the mushrooms and kale.
  • Serve her up and inhale.