Dinner for 4

Quinoa Mushroom Pilaf

Name: Quinoa Mushroom Pilaf
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 1 2/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small yellow onion; 2 small carrots; 3/4 tsp dried thyme; 4 oz shiitake mushrooms; 2 cloves garlic; salt and ground black pepper; 1/3 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

$6.28for 435 minServes 4

Quinoa cooks with mushrooms, carrots, onion, herbs, pecans, and broth for a savory one-pan pilaf.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical	6 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	14 oz	$0.97Typical price
	Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Carrots$1.09/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	1.5 oz	$1.05Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.28

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
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Typical price

$1.57 per serving$6.28 for 4

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Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
1 2/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion
2 small carrots
3/4 tsp dried thyme
4 oz shiitake mushrooms
2 cloves garlic
salt and ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps

Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cool water and drain it.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, then cook chopped onion and carrots for 5 minutes.
Add sliced shiitake mushrooms, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for 4 minutes.
Stir in the quinoa and 1 2/3 cups broth, bring it to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Turn off the heat, let the quinoa stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff it with pecans and parsley.