QUINOA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Quinoa With Caramelized Onions image

Provided by lazyme

Categories Grains

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed well and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped

Steps:

Rinse quinoa well before cooking. Prepare quinoa according to package directions.
Meanwhile, combine onion and oil in a medium nonstick skillet.
Cook over medium-high heat until onion is browned, about 15 minutes, stirring frequently. (If onion starts to burn, reduce heat.)
Set aside.
Rinse quinoa with cold water until cool; drain.
In a large mixing bowl, combine quinoa, onion, and remaining ingredients (except tomato).
Mix well.
Stir in tomato.
Serve at room temperature.
HELPFUL HINT: Quinoa must be rinsed well before cooking to remove a natural bitter tasting but harmless coating. (The coating naturally protects quinoa from birds and insects.).
All ingredients except tomato can be prepared, combined, and chilled up to one day ahead. Add a small amount of broth if mixture seems dry, then stir in tomato.
Per Serving: 143 Calories; 6g Protein; 4g Fat; 23g Carbohydrates; 0 Cholesterol; 75mg Sodium; 4q Fiber.