Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf

Makes 6 servings. 

This nutritious, tasty dish pairs well with fish, poultry, meat or can be served by itself.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 2 carrots, peeled, coarsely chopped

  • 1½ cups quinoa

  • 2 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 cup tightly pack flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

  • 1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed

  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • Kosher salt

PREPARATION:

  1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan. Add the onion, garlic and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes.

  2. Add the quinoa and stir until the quinoa is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

  3. Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir from time to time.

  4. Add the parsley, the peas, lemon juice and salt.  Fluff with a fork and season to taste with lemon juice and salt.