In a medium-sized frying pan combine oil, mushrooms, thyme, and salt, then mix. Allow to cook about 5 minutes.
2. Step
Add the garlic, cook for 6-8 more minutes minutes until mushrooms are sufficiently cooked through and beginning to crisp up. Set mushroom mixture aside.
3. Step
Combine vegetable stock and water in pan, bring to a boil, then add quinoa and cover. Simmer for 12-15 minutes.
4. Step
Add mushroom mixture to quinoa and garnish with grated cheese of your choice (optional).