Quinoa Pilaf

Name: Quinoa Pilaf
Ingredients: 3/4 cup quinoa; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 1/2 cups boiling water; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup dried cherries (1-1/2 ounces); 1/4 cup chopped pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts (1 ounce)

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup quinoa
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 scallions, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups boiling water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup dried cherries (1-1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts (1 ounce)

Directions

1

Place quinoa in a colander and rinse under cold running water.
2

Drain well.
3

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
4

Add scallions and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes or until scallions are tender.
5

Stir in quinoa and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly toasted.
6

Add boiling water, salt, and pepper.
7

Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until quinoa is tender.
8

Stir in cherries and pecans.