Quinoa Pilaf

By Beefman-2

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

THIS SET OF INSTRUCTIONS IS FOR THE AROMA RICE COOKER:

Add all ingredients to the inner pot and stir to combine. Place inner pot in the rice cooker and close the lid. Press the White Rice button and cook until rice cooker switches to "Keep-Warm" mode. Allow rice to stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning as desired. Pour into a serving bowl and serve immediately.