Quinoa Pilaf
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion
- 1/4 bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- Pinch ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives,
- 1 small cucumber
- Saltpepper
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Instructions
- Check your box of quinoa, if it recommends rinsing the quinoa, place the quinoa in a large sieve and rinse it until the water runs clear. (Some brands don't require rinsing.)
- Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil on medium high heat in a 1 1/2 to 2 quart pot. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic and pine nuts and cook, stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent, but not browned.
- Add the uncooked quinoa and cook, stirring occasionally for a couple more minutes. You can let some of the quinoa get a little toasted.
- Add 2 cups of water and one teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low so that the quinoa and water are simmering while the pot is partially covered (enough to let out some steam).,Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and put into a large serving bowl. Fluff up with a fork.
- Let cool until just slightly warm, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Stir in chopped mint, basil, chives, and cucumber. Add salt and pepper to taste.,Serve chilled or at room temperature.,Did you love this recipe? Let us know with a rating and review!
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