Quinoa Pilaf

By dmscott52

First made 8/9/2011. Very good and easy.

Ingredients

• 1 T. unsalted butter
• 1 large shallot, peeled and chopped
• 8 baby carrots or 1 large carrot, peeled if needed, chopped
• 1 rib celery, trimmed and chopped
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) vegetable broth
• 1/4 tsp fresh thyme leaves or ground spice
• 1/8 tsp salt

Details

Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 32mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot, carrot and celery and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Add quinoa to saucepan and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Pour in broth plus 1/4 cup water. Stir in thyme and salt.

3 Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.