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Puffed quinoa
1 cup quinoa
2 tbsp butter
2 100-g pkgs shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tsp fresh thyme, divided
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup water
1 cup finely grated parmesan
1/2 cup 35% cream
COOK quinoa following package directions, about 15 min. Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
MELT butter in a large pot over medium. Add mushrooms, garlic, 1 tsp thyme and salt. Cook until mushrooms are golden, 3 to 4 min. Stir in wine and water. Boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until saucy, about 3 min.
STIR in quinoa, parmesan and cream. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp thyme.
Calories 431, Protein 17g, Carbohydrates 32g, Fat 26g, Fibre 5g, Sodium 519mg.