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Post by marlaoh on Dec 3, 2002 7:22:31 GMT -6
Quinoa Pilaf 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 1 Pour oil into a medium saucepan, and place over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook and stir for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.. 2 Using a strainer, rinse quinoa under cold water. Drain well. Stir into the vegetables; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add water, bay leaf and lemon rind and juice; bring to boil. Cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. 3 Discard bay leaf. Stir in peas, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve. Makes 3 servings
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