Quinoa Pilaf

Sick of brown rice? This quinoa pilaf is full of flavour and is a great alternative. Pair this dish with some roasted veggies and a piece of grilled chicken breast and you’ll have a delicious, well-balanced meal.

Ingredients:

Onion, medium, diced 1 each 1 each
Garlic cloves, minced 2 each 2 each
Olive oil 1 Tbsp 15 mL
Quinoa, uncooked 1 cup 250 mL
Vegetable or chicken broth, low sodium 2 cups 500 mL

Directions:

  1. In the bottom of the pot over medium-high heat, add the onion, garlic, and olive oil.
  2. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the uncooked quinoa and the low sodium broth.
  4. Keep on medium-high heat until the mixture boils, and then turn to low and simmer for another 15 minutes until water has fully absorbed.

Makes 4 servings (195 g /serving). 1 serving = ½ cup