Quinoa Pilaf
Quinoa Pilaf is an easy to make, delicious side dish loaded with flavor.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 443kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 cups quinoa
- 1 ⅓ cups water broth may also be used
- ½ cups almonds chopped (pecans or walnuts are also good!)
- ½ cups fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In medium saucepan, melt butter.
- Add chopped onions and cook over medium heat until soft - about 6 minutes.
- Add quinoa and toss quickly to heat then add 1 ⅓ cups water.
- Bring to simmer, reduce heat to simmer and cover.
- Cook until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is soft - about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the nuts and parsley.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Other nuts may be substituted for the almonds.
This recipe works well in place of most rice dishes.