BROCCOLI-QUINOA PILAF

BROCCOLI-QUINOA PILAF image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tsp olive oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
kosher salt and black pepper
1 c. quinoa, rinsed well
2 c. chopped broccoli
1/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
2 scallions, sliced

Steps:

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/3 tsp pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until softened and starting to brown, 3-4 min 2. Add the quinoa and 1 1/2 c. water to the saucepan and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until almost all the water has evaporated, 10-12 min. Fold the broccoli and raisins into the quinoa, cover, and cook until the quinoa and broccoli are tender, 8-10 min. more. Remove from hear and fold in the almonds, scallions, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 pepper.