Mushroom Quinoa Salad Recipe

• 1 Shallot (finely chopped)
• 1 Garlic clove (chopped)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1-2 springs fresh Thyme
• 85 g Quinoa
• 200 ml Vegetable stock
• 6 mixed Mushrooms (sliced)
• 3 sun-dried Tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 tbsp extra virgin Olive oil
• Salt as needed
• Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• Parsley (fresh) as needed

• In a medium sauce pan add the vegetable stock and bring it back to boil. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes or until the stock is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
• In a frying pan heat olive oil. Sauté onion in it for 3 minutes. Add garlic and fry for another 1 minute. Add mushrooms and season it with salt and pepper. Add thyme leaves to it. Stir fry the mushrooms for 5 minutes or until soft.
• In a small bowl mix the cooked quinoa and olive oil. Add mushrooms and tomatoes. Scatter fresh parsley o top and serve.