Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf

Submitted by RecipeNut

"This is a very colorful sidedish! You will find quinoa in the cereal, rice or organic food aisle."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons carrots, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon canola oil
• 1⁄4 cup jasmine rice, uncooked
• 1⁄4 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄3 cup fresh broccoli, chopped

directions

1. In a small saucepan, saute onion and.
2. carrot in oil until tender. Add rice and.
3. quinoa; stir to coat. Stir in broth and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and.
5. simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid.
6. is absorbed, adding the broccoli during.
7. the last 3 minutes of cooking. Remove.
8. from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
9. Fluff with a fork.