Quinoa with Herbs and Mixed Olives

By tammy1365

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups quinoa, well rinsed
• Salt
• 1/2 cup pitted and thinly sliced black and green olives
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from rachaelraymag.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the quinoa and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Stir in 2 1/4 cups water, season with salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add the olives, pine nuts, basil, cilantro and parsley and toss with a fork to combine; season with salt.