QUINOA PILAF (WW 4 PTS)

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Source: Anne Lindsay's New Light Cooking. Quinoa has a mild flavor making it a pleasant substitute for rice. It can be served with meats, stir frys or in salads. It's available in many supermarkets and in health food stores

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery (including leaves)
2 carrots, finely chopped
1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup hot water or 1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup chicken broth
1 cup butternut squash, peeled and diced (optional)
1 bay leaf
fresh lemon rind, grated from1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup frozen peas
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in nonstick pan and cook onion, celery and carrots for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Rinse quinoa with cold water, drain well and add to pan.
  • Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add water, bay leaf, lemon rind and juice.
  • Add squash, if using.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover then simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
  • Discard bay leaf and stir in peas.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

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