Gina makeover Quinoa…
1/2 C. MUSHROOMS AND 1/2 C. CELERY
* 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 C. OLIVE OIL
IF NEED TO ADD A TOUCH OF SWEETNESS, A PACKET OR TWO OF STEVIA– OPTIONAL
1 TBSP GARLIC POWDER OR FRESH MINCED GARLIC
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 2 cups quinoa (about 10 oz)
* 4 scallions, chopped
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
MAKE QUINOA, AS DIRECTED ON PACKAGE.  WHILE QUINOA IS SIMMERING AND CONTINUING TO COOK, SAUTE MUSHROOMS, CELERY, GARLIC, PEPPER, AND SCALLIONS  WITH OLIVE OIL, IN A PAN.  ONCE TENDER AND SAUTEED, TURN OFF BURNER AND ADD LEMON JUICE, ZEST, FRESH MINT AND ALLOW TO SIT.  ONCE QUINOA IS FINSISHED, ADD SAUTE TO QUINOA AND GENTLY FOLD AND SERVE!
ENJOY! 🙂