Quinoa Pilaf
From: AllRecipes
Quinoa is a delicately flavored
grain, native to South
America. It can be found in most health food
stores. For even
more flavorful pilaf, use vegetable stock in
place of the
water. Prep Time: approx. 30 Minutes. Cook
Time: approx. 20
Minutes. Ready in: approx. 50 Minutes. Makes 3
servings.
| 1
tablespoon olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 carrots, diced 1/2 cup quinoa 1 cup hot water |
1
bay leaf 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed salt to taste ground black pepper to taste |
Directions
1 Pour oil into a medium saucepan, and place over medium
heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook and
stir for 10
minutes, or until vegetables are tender..
2 Using a strainer, rinse quinoa under cold water. Drain
well. Stir into the vegetables; cook and stir
for 1 minute.
Add water, bay leaf and lemon rind and juice;
bring to
boil. Cover, and reduce heat to medium low.
Simmer for 15
to 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and
quinoa is tender.
3 Discard bay leaf. Stir in peas, and season to taste
with salt and pepper. Serve.