Quinoa Pilaf

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

Preparation

Step 1

In a small nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook onion and carrot in oil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, water and salt; bring to a boil.
Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat. Fluff with a fork. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts
3/4 cup equals 198 calories, 4 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 434 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 8 g protein.