Comments on: Quinoa Pilaf with Shiitake Mushrooms, Carrots and Pecans http://www.onceuponachef.com/2012/02/quinoa-pilaf-with-wild-mushrooms-carrots-and-pecans.html Easy and Elegant Recipes Thu, 17 May 2012 18:42:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: Robin http://www.onceuponachef.com/2012/02/quinoa-pilaf-with-wild-mushrooms-carrots-and-pecans.html/comment-page-2#comment-8050 Robin Tue, 15 May 2012 22:41:23 +0000 http://www.onceuponachef.com/?p=1971#comment-8050 I've made this recipe several times and, in so doing, have made new fans of my cooking. It's a great way to serve an extremely healthy ingredient (quinoa) to people who are trying to learn about it, or who already know its taste and health benefits and appreciate a tasty rendition. Most recently, I served it at a lunch party with a hearty green salad, a loaf of French bread, and a lovely bottle of dry white wine. The only change I've made has been to add chopped red pepper to the onion, carrot, and mushroom sautee. The pepper adds a very pretty dash of color and flavor, giving the dish a festive look and taste. I find the thyme to be the perfect herb to bring this dish together. I've served this warm and straight from the 'fridge as a snack. Like most quinoa recipes, this one is versatile recipe, and oh-so-tasty. I’ve made this recipe several times and, in so doing, have made new fans of my cooking. It’s a great way to serve an extremely healthy ingredient (quinoa) to people who are trying to learn about it, or who already know its taste and health benefits and appreciate a tasty rendition. Most recently, I served it at a lunch party with a hearty green salad, a loaf of French bread, and a lovely bottle of dry white wine.

The only change I’ve made has been to add chopped red pepper to the onion, carrot, and mushroom sautee. The pepper adds a very pretty dash of color and flavor, giving the dish a festive look and taste. I find the thyme to be the perfect herb to bring this dish together.

I’ve served this warm and straight from the ‘fridge as a snack. Like most quinoa recipes, this one is versatile recipe, and oh-so-tasty.

]]> By: Jackie http://www.onceuponachef.com/2012/02/quinoa-pilaf-with-wild-mushrooms-carrots-and-pecans.html/comment-page-2#comment-8039 Jackie Tue, 15 May 2012 22:00:30 +0000 http://www.onceuponachef.com/?p=1971#comment-8039 Fabulous recipe! I added an extra carrot and sauteed some diced asparagus with the carrots. Fabulous recipe! I added an extra carrot and sauteed some diced asparagus with the carrots.

]]> By: Rachel http://www.onceuponachef.com/2012/02/quinoa-pilaf-with-wild-mushrooms-carrots-and-pecans.html/comment-page-2#comment-7331 Rachel Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:53:43 +0000 http://www.onceuponachef.com/?p=1971#comment-7331 Delicious!! My kids ate it as well. Delicious!! My kids ate it as well.

]]> By: Andrea http://www.onceuponachef.com/2012/02/quinoa-pilaf-with-wild-mushrooms-carrots-and-pecans.html/comment-page-2#comment-6940 Andrea Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:08:37 +0000 http://www.onceuponachef.com/?p=1971#comment-6940 I made this for lunch and it is yummy. The only thing I would change based on my personal taste is the amount of thyme and mushrooms. I love mushrooms, so I would add more the next time I make and use a little less thyme. The addition of the pecans adds a nice texture to the dish. Not sure if my family (a 5yr & 2 yr) will eat it, but I will. It makes a great alternative to pizza night. I made this for lunch and it is yummy. The only thing I would change based on my personal taste is the amount of thyme and mushrooms. I love mushrooms, so I would add more the next time I make and use a little less thyme. The addition of the pecans adds a nice texture to the dish. Not sure if my family (a 5yr & 2 yr) will eat it, but I will. It makes a great alternative to pizza night.

]]> By: Karen http://www.onceuponachef.com/2012/02/quinoa-pilaf-with-wild-mushrooms-carrots-and-pecans.html/comment-page-1#comment-6939 Karen Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:39:30 +0000 http://www.onceuponachef.com/?p=1971#comment-6939 This is a fantastic recipe. The flavors and textures bend together beautifully, and if there are any leftovers, the flavors only get better. Quinoa is so healthy for you, which makes it all the better. We paired it with grilled pork chops. Great meal. This is a fantastic recipe. The flavors and textures bend together beautifully, and if there are any leftovers, the flavors only get better. Quinoa is so healthy for you, which makes it all the better. We paired it with grilled pork chops. Great meal.

]]> By: Judi http://www.onceuponachef.com/2012/02/quinoa-pilaf-with-wild-mushrooms-carrots-and-pecans.html/comment-page-1#comment-6867 Judi Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:21:38 +0000 http://www.onceuponachef.com/?p=1971#comment-6867 fabulous and healthy, it does not get better then that !! Jennifer, I love the new site fabulous and healthy, it does not get better then that !!
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]]> By: gfveg http://www.onceuponachef.com/2012/02/quinoa-pilaf-with-wild-mushrooms-carrots-and-pecans.html/comment-page-1#comment-6825 gfveg Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:21:09 +0000 http://www.onceuponachef.com/?p=1971#comment-6825 as a gluten-free vegetarian, this recipe is tailor-made for me. looks delicious!! (i'd use vegetable stock). i love the addition of the richness of pecans. as a gluten-free vegetarian, this recipe is tailor-made for me. looks delicious!! (i’d use vegetable stock). i love the addition of the richness of pecans.

]]> By: Deb http://www.onceuponachef.com/2012/02/quinoa-pilaf-with-wild-mushrooms-carrots-and-pecans.html/comment-page-1#comment-6753 Deb Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:45:06 +0000 http://www.onceuponachef.com/?p=1971#comment-6753 Looks delicious! I am planning to make it tomorrow night. Thank you! Looks delicious! I am planning to make it tomorrow night. Thank you!

]]> By: Jill http://www.onceuponachef.com/2012/02/quinoa-pilaf-with-wild-mushrooms-carrots-and-pecans.html/comment-page-1#comment-6749 Jill Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:58:31 +0000 http://www.onceuponachef.com/?p=1971#comment-6749 Always looking for tasty Quinoa recipes. Thanks! Always looking for tasty Quinoa recipes. Thanks!

]]> By: Meghan Finley http://www.onceuponachef.com/2012/02/quinoa-pilaf-with-wild-mushrooms-carrots-and-pecans.html/comment-page-1#comment-6696 Meghan Finley Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:39:30 +0000 http://www.onceuponachef.com/?p=1971#comment-6696 You made me try quinoa again and I'm glad I did. This is delicious and a wonderful difference to my usual sides. You made me try quinoa again and I’m glad I did. This is delicious and a wonderful difference to my usual sides.

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