Quinoa Pilaf

Green

Full of flavor.

Diet Types: Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat Free

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 Spanish onion, finely chopped

1 medium carrot, shredded

1/2 teaspoon Cumin

1 cup Quinoa, rinsed

2 1/2 cups water or Vegetable Stock

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 bay leaf

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes

Instructions:

In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 3-4 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add the carrot and Cumin and saute 1 minute more. Add Quinoa and stir to mix with vegetables. Saute 2-3 minutes. Add the water, salt and bay leaf, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Remove bay leaf. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts (Brief Analysis):

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Recipe: 4
Calories: 190
Calories from Fat: 33
Total Carbs: 34g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g

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