Quinoa Pilaf

This was delicious! Try something new--Quinoa provides all essential amino acids and is high in protein, iron and the B vitamins. Find it in the health/grain section of the supermarket.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  cups water
• 2  cups quinoa
• 1  onion, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  stalks celery, minced
• 2  cups  chopped kale
• 1  cup corn
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  cups  cubed sweet potatoes
•  spike seasoning or   Mrs. Dash seasoning mix or  cayenne pepper or   salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Bring water to boil in pot.
2. Stir in quinoa, lower heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
3. Leave cover on pot and let sit 10 minutes more.
4. Sauté onion, garlic, celery, kale and corn in fry pan 5-10 minutes.
5. Steam sweet potato till soft (5 minutes).
6. In large mixing bowl, toss quinoa with all veggies and season to taste.