Quinoa Chard Pilaf

Project Description

Quinoa Chard Pilaf

Serves: 8

Ingredients:

• 2 T olive oil or coconut oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed
• 1 cup organic canned lentils (find BPA free can)
• 8 ounces fresh, rinsed mushrooms, chopped
• 1 quart organic vegetable broth
• 1 bunch Swiss chard (or any leafy greens), stems removed

Directions:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute 5 minutes, until onion is tender.
• Mix in quinoa, lentils, and mushrooms.
• Pour in the broth. Cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat. Shred chard, and gently mix into the pot.
• Cover, and allow to sit 5 minutes, or until the chard is wilted.