Quinoa and Wild Rice Pilaf

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Makes 6½ cups

Ingredients

 * 1 cup wild rice
 * 1 cup quinoa seed
 * ⅓ cup chopped veggie bacon
 * 1 tbsp margarine or vegetable oil
 * ½ cup celery
 * 1 onion, chopped
 * 1 cup sliced mushrooms

Directions

 * 1) Wash the wild rice in a wire strainer and run cold water over it.
 * 2) In a large heavy saucepan, cook the wild rice in 4 cups of boiling water.
 * 3) Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low hear for about 1 hour, until all the water has been absorbed.
 * 4) During the last 15 minutes, add quinoa and, if the rice is almost dry, 1 additional cup of boiling water.
 * 5) While the rice is cooking, fry the bacon in a pan.
 * 6) When crisp, remove and drain.
 * 7) Melt the margarine in a skillet and add the celery, onion and mushrooms; sauté for about 5 minutes.
 * 8) In a casserole, combine the vegetables and bacon with the rice and quinoa mixture.
 * 9) Microwave on high for 10 minutes or bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * Calories 121 | Fat 2g | Carbs 21g | Fiber 2g