Pressure Cooked Savory Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf

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Pressure Cooked Savory Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf

Recipe By : Cooking Under Pressure, copyright 1989
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Grain

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 large onion -- coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 green or red bell pepper -- finely diced
2 stalks celery -- thinly sliced
1/2 pound mushrooms -- sliced
pinch cruched red pepper flakes -- optional
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano -- or
dried basil
2 1/4 cups vegetable stock -- or
chicken stock -- or
bouillon
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
salt -- to taste
1 1/2 cups quinoa -- rinsed and drained

serves 4 to 6

Heat the oil in the cooker. Saute the onion and garlic until the onion is ligh
tly browned, about 4 minutes. Toss in the bell pepper, celery, msuhrooms, crus
hed red pepper (if using) and oregano. Saute an additional 3 minutes, stirring
frequently. Add the stock, mustard, and salt to taste, and bring to the boil.
Stir in the quinoa. Lock the lid in place and immediately set the timer for
two minutes. Over high heat bring towards high pressure. Turn off the heat af
ter 2 minutes; then let the pressure drop naturally for 10 minutes. Remove the
lid, tilting it away from you to allow any excess stam to escape. If the quin
oa is not quite done, replace the lid and cook over medium heat for a few minut
es longer, stirring in a few tablespoons of water if the mixture seems dry. Ad
just seasonings and serve immediately.

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