Caramelized Onion And Mushroom Quinoa Food

CARAMELIZED ONION AND MUSHROOM QUINOA

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth and quinoa to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 14 to 16 minutes or until quinoa is soft and translucent.
• Meanwhile, in 4-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and salt; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions begin to brown and soften. Add mushrooms, thyme and sage. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release juices and then brown. Add wine; simmer 3 to 5 minutes, scraping pan to release browned bits. Once liquid is almost evaporated, remove from heat.
• Transfer quinoa to Dutch oven; stir to combine. Top with parsley and hazelnuts.

QUINOA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Rinse quinoa well before cooking. Prepare quinoa according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, combine onion and oil in a medium nonstick skillet.
• Cook over medium-high heat until onion is browned, about 15 minutes, stirring frequently. (If onion starts to burn, reduce heat.)
• Set aside.
• Rinse quinoa with cold water until cool; drain.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine quinoa, onion, and remaining ingredients (except tomato).
• Mix well.
• Stir in tomato.
• Serve at room temperature.
• HELPFUL HINT: Quinoa must be rinsed well before cooking to remove a natural bitter tasting but harmless coating. (The coating naturally protects quinoa from birds and insects.).
• All ingredients except tomato can be prepared, combined, and chilled up to one day ahead. Add a small amount of broth if mixture seems dry, then stir in tomato.
• Per Serving: 143 Calories; 6g Protein; 4g Fat; 23g Carbohydrates; 0 Cholesterol; 75mg Sodium; 4q Fiber.

CARAMELIZED ONION, MUSHROOM AND GRUYERE QUICHE WITH OAT CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray.
• To prepare the crust, put the oats, flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse 3 times to combine. Add the butter and pulse about 12 times, until you get a pebbly course texture. Add the buttermilk and pulse 3 to 5 times more to combine. Form the mixture into a ball and place it between 2 large pieces of waxed paper. Roll out into a circle about 10 inches in diameter.
• Remove the top sheet of waxed paper. Transfer the crust, still on the other piece of waxed paper to the pie dish, then remove the waxed paper from the top. Press the crust gently into the dish. Bake for 9 minutes, then let cool.
• To prepare the filling, heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large nonstick pan over a medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Transfer the onions to a bowl. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil to the pan and heat over a medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they have released their water and begin to brown, about 6 minutes. Add the onions back to the pan, stir in the salt, pepper, mustard and thyme.
• In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs, egg whites and evaporated milk.
• Sprinkle the cheese into the pie crust. Top with the mushroom-onion mixture and pour the egg mixture on top. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake for 35 minutes or until knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into 6 wedges and serving.
• Excellent source of: Protein, Riboflavin, Phosphorus, Selenium
• Good source of: Vitamin A, Niacin, Vitamin D, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Iodine, Iron, Potassium

QUINOA WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes; set aside.
• Melt the butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the quinoa to the melted butter and let it brown, about 3 minutes. Pour the chicken broth over the quinoa; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the sauteed mushroom mixture and cook another 2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

CARAMELIZED MUSHROOM AND ONION DIP

Steps:

• In nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until evenly golden, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in food processor or using knife, finely chop mushrooms.
• Add to pan along with garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Increase heat to medium-high; sauté until no liquid remains, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Scrape into bowl; let cool.
• Stir in sour cream, mayonnaise and half of the chives; transfer to serving bowl.
• (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.) Sprinkle with remaining chives.

ONION AND MUSHROOM QUINOA

Steps:

• Heat oil in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook quinoa and onion in oil 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork.