Quinoa, Black Bean & Vegetable Stuffed Mushrooms

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Preheat oven to 200c and set out a rimmed baking sheet or a large baking dish.

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If you don't have any cooked quinoa on hand, start by heating a saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tsp of Biona Organic Olive Oil and 1/2 cup (rinsed and drained) quinoa. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently and add 1 cup water and a pinch of salt.

3

Bring to the boil over medium-high heat. Then reduce the heat to simmer and cook until the liquid has mostly absorbed and the quinoa is tender ( approx. 15-18 minutes). Drain off any excess liquid if needed. Then set off the heat uncovered to let any excess moisture evaporate.

4

In the meantime, add mushrooms to a shallow baking or serving dish and season with oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and sea salt. Flip/toss to combine and set aside to let marinate.

5

Next, prepare vegetables by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 Tbsp (15 ml) oil or water, sweet potatoes, and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes (covered) or until slightly browned, stirring occasionally

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Add cabbage, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder, and 1/4 tsp sea salt and sauté for another 3-5 minutes or until all vegetables (especially potato) are tender and slightly golden brown. Set aside.

7

Transfer vegetables from skillet to a large mixing bowl and set aside. Then, to the same skillet over medium heat, add the mushrooms and sauté for 2 minutes on both sides to brown and soften. Cover to lightly steam for the final minute. Then transfer to a baking sheet face up and set aside.

8

To the mixing bowl with the vegetables, add cooked quinoa, drained black beans, remaining 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and lime juice and toss to combine.

9

Divide the filling between the mushrooms.

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Bake at 210c for about 5 minutes or until mushrooms and toppings are hot and slightly browned.

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Serve with fresh pesto and enjoy!