Quinoa & Vegetable Pilaf

Name: Quinoa & Vegetable Pilaf
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups raw quinoa; 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth (see page 295); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 1 bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas; 1 tomato, diced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Grated Parmesan, Cheddar, or feta cheese (optional)

December 9, 2011

Quinoa is an ancient high-protein grain from Peru that has made its way into North American cooking. Here we combine it with vegetables and herbs for a quick and well-rounded meal. Cooking quinoa in broth makes a big difference in flavor.

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