Korean-Style Quinoa Pilaf
A flavorful and nutritious Korean-inspired pilaf made with quinoa, vegetables, and a sweet and spicy sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup quinoa
- ●2 cups, sliced gigantic mushrooms
- ●1 cup pilaf
- ●2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ●1 medium, chopped onion
- ●2 cloves, minced garlic
- ●2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ●1 tablespoon gochujang
- ●1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ●1/4 cup, chopped green onions
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the cooked pilaf and stir to combine with the vegetables.
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, gochujang, and brown sugar.
- 7
Pour the sauce over the pilaf mixture and stir to combine.
- 8
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- 9
Stir in the chopped green onions.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
- 11
Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and serve alongside the pilaf.