Quinoa Pilaf

This recipe is simple, quick and nutritious. Use quinoa in place of couscous in this traditional dish.

SERVINGS
4

COOK TIME
15

TOTAL TIME
25

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups vegetable stock
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

PREPARATION
1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onions until translucent. Add the carrots, and cook an additional 3 minutes. Stir in the quinoa and vegetable stock and bring it to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender. Fluff the quinoa with a fork.

2. Toss the quinoa together with the walnuts and parsley. Can be served hot or at room temperature.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
(based on individual servings)
Calories: 374
Total Fat: 20.9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 262 mg
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Protein: 10 g

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