Quinoa Pilaf

A delicious and easy quinoa pilaf with sauteed onions, carrots, and walnuts. Served with a salad and crusty bread, this pilaf makes for a complete meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 365 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add carrot, and cook 3 minutes more. Stir in quinoa and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and fluffy.

Step 2

In a bowl, toss quinoa together with walnuts and parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.