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Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 12 large button mushrooms
• ½ cup cooked quinoa
• 2 slices turkey bacon
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/8- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoon cream cheese
• 4 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Remove stems from mushrooms and set aside.
3. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
4. Coat a small pan with 1 teaspoon olive oil and add the onions.
5. Sauté on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened.
6. Add the cooked quinoa, broth and garlic powder and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
7. Remove from the heat, let cool a bit, then transfer to a small bowl and then stir in the cream cheese.
8. Place the mushrooms on a baking sheet and divide/add the filling to them.
9. Bake for 15 minutes, until starting to brown.
10. Remove from oven top with parmesan cheese, and bake for another 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly toasted.