Quinoa Stuffed Onions

Directions

1. 1
   Hollow out insides of onions with an apple corer, leaving bottoms intact and reserving insides.
2. 2
   Steam hollowed-out onions until tender, reserving 3/4 cup of cooking liquid.
3. 3
   Rinse and drain quinoa.
4. 4
   Bring one cup water and salt to a boil.
5. 5
   Stir in quinoa and return to a boil.
6. 6
   Lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from heat and let stnd, covered, for 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Fluff with a fork.
9. 9
   Finely chop reserved onions.
10. 10
    Saute chopped onions, garlic, mushrooms and celery in oil for 15 minutes or until soft.
11. 11
    Mix in quinoa and chickpeas and heat through (about 5 minutes).
12. 12
    Fill onions with quinoa mixture, arranging excess stuffing on serving dish around bottoms of onions.
13. 13
    Crush walnuts in a food processor blending in soy sauce and vinegar to form a creamy mixture.
14. 14
    Blend in reserved cooking liquid.
15. 15
    Place mixture in a saucepan and heat through, stirring constantly.
16. 16
    Pour over stuffed onions, garnish and serve.