Toasted Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 4 tablespoons sweet butter or vegetable oil or both
• 2 cups finely chopped onions
• 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely minced parsley

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    328 calories; 16 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 5 grams polyunsaturated fat; 38 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 10 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Place the quinoa in a large, ungreased skillet and toast it, stirring frequently, over medium heat until it has a nutty aroma and has darkened slightly. Remove the quinoa from the pan and simmer in water, covered, until tender. There should be about 4 cups.
2. Heat butter or oil or both in the skillet. Add onions and apple and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they become very tender and golden brown.
3. Stir in the cooked quinoa. Add thyme, season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook gently until heated through. Fold in parsley and serve as a side dish with poultry or meat or use as a stuffing.

20 minutes