Quinoa Pilaf

Quinoa Pilaf

(This recipe appeared in the March, 2011 issue of A Healthy You.)

 

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa;
  • 2 1/4 cups water or stock;
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries;
  • 1/2 cup walnut pieces;
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley;
  • pinch of salt

Directions

1. Rinse quinoa in fine mesh strainer until water runs clear.

2. Boil the water and add quinoa and salt, cover and reduce heat.

3. After 15 minutes add cranberries and walnuts to top; do not stir.

4. Cook 5 minutes more, until all the liquid is absorbed.

5. Remove from heat, add parsley and fluff with fork, cover and let sit for 3-5 minutes and serve.

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