Recipe Name Quinoa Pilaf Submitted by nycie Recipe Description Side dish Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 30 Ready In (minutes) 45

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 8 tablespoons chopped shallots (1/2 cup), sliced 1 cup quinoa, organic, rinsed well 2 cups Chicken broth, low sodium and fat free 1 leaf bay leaf 1/2 cup sweet peas, use frozen 2 tablespoon pistachio nuts, chopped 1 dash salt, sea salt to taste 1 dash black pepper, fresh ground to taste Steps Sequence Step 1 Directions In a medium saucepan, add 1 tablespoon canola oil, heat to medium-low, and sauté shallot slices until tender, about 5 minutes. Add dry quinoa, chicken broth, bay leaf, and green peas; stir. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, and remove bay leaf and discard. Add sea salt and black pepper to taste. Add pistachios, allow to sit 5 minutes. Then fluff with a fork before serving. Opt. - you can also use frozen mixed vegetables instead of the peas only and substitute pine nuts for the pistachios.