Quinoa Pilaf

If I don’t have the walnuts or the parsley I don’t fuss and love the flavor without them!

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Ingredients

1. 1 Tbsp. olive oil
2. ½ cup chopped onion
3. 2 carrots, chopped
4. 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
5. 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
6. ¾ cup chopped walnuts, optional
7. ¼ cup fresh parsley, optional

Directions

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes, or until translucent.
3. Add carrot, and cook 3 minutes more.
4. Stir in quinoa and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
5. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and fluffy.
6. In a bowl, toss quinoa together with walnuts and parsley.
7. Serve hot or at room temp.

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