Quinoa, Shitake Mushrooms & Basil Side Dish

Tom's sister had us over for dinner last weekend and served this side dish.  We loved it so much we had it again this past weekend.  Try it out with your family!  Thank you Nancy!

Ingredients

2 cups cooked quinoa
3/4 cup chopped mushrooms (wild or shitake)
6 basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped onions
3 cloves of garlic, minced

Directions

1. Prepare Quinoa (click link for cooking directions)
2. Layer basil leaves on top of each other and roll the leaves lengthwise (see pictures).
3. Slice roll to create fine, thin strips.  The tighter the roll, the easier it is to make your slices thin. 
4. Over medium flame, sautee onions and garlic in large pan.
5. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and stir. 
6. Continue to cook for approximately 5 minutes.
7. Add basil leaves and quinoa and mix together.  Continue to cook until quinoa is heated though. 
8. Serve as a side dish to your favorite family meal! 

*If your kids are apprehensive about eating mushrooms, hide them in the quinoa by cutting the mushrooms into smaller pieces.