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Mushroom Quinoa

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I was so happy to find Quinoa at our grocery store ! I was very curious to give it a try. Quinoa is a grain, that is prepared and used much like rice, but is much healthier. We really liked it, even the kids, it has a wonderful nutty flavor. The quinoa, the mushrooms, and thyme were a perfect combination. It was a very delicious dish. Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 2 cups chicken stock (water + stock cube) salt & pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 500g mushrooms, sliced pinch of dried thyme Directions Rinse the uncooked quinoa really well. Add it into a medium pot, pour in the stock and bring to a boil for 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.  Remove from the heat, cover and for about 5 minutes. While the quinoa is cooking,  heat apan over medium-high heat.  Put the olive oil and butter in the skillet, heat them until the butter is melted and then add in the sliced mushrooms.  Let the mushrooms ...