TOASTED QUINOA PILAF

Toasted Quinoa Pilaf image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup raw quinoa
2 cups water
4 tablespoons sweet butter or vegetable oil or both
2 cups finely chopped onions
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons finely minced parsley

Steps:

Place the quinoa in a large, ungreased skillet and toast it, stirring frequently, over medium heat until it has a nutty aroma and has darkened slightly. Remove the quinoa from the pan and simmer in water, covered, until tender. There should be about 4 cups.
Heat butter or oil or both in the skillet. Add onions and apple and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they become very tender and golden brown.
Stir in the cooked quinoa. Add thyme, season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook gently until heated through. Fold in parsley and serve as a side dish with poultry or meat or use as a stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 341, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 701 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams