Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 Small Onion peeled and chopped
• 1 Red pepper, chopped
• 2 Garlic cloves peeled and minced
• 1/2 cup Quinoa red or white quinoa is fine
• 1 cup Chicken or vegetable stock, or water
• 1/2 cup peas or 3 sliced scallions
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Drain well.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the oil. Add the onion and red pepper.   Sautee for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are starting to become tender.  Add garlic, and sauté for 1 more minute

Add the quinoa to the pan. Add water (or stock) and bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.

Add peas (or scallions), and season to taste with salt and pepper.de