Quinoa Pilaf

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the fat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Saute the onion until translucent and fragrant.
3. 3
   Add the quinoa and stir to coat.
4. 4
   Add the liquid and bring to a simmer for about 20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
5. 5
   Combine with the herbs, spices, or seasonings and season with salt, and pepper, to taste.
6. 6
   Quinoa Pilaf Variations:
7. 7
   Coconut-Lime Quinoa: Cook the quinoa in 1 cup coconut milk and 1 cup chicken broth.
8. 8
   Season the quinoa with fresh lime zest and lime juice.
9. 9
   Mediterranean Quinoa: When the quinoa has finished cooking, add chopped fresh parsley, diced tomatoes, kalamata olives, fresh lemon juice and zest.
10. 10
    Top with feta cheese.
11. 11
    Lemon-Thyme Quinoa: Cook the quinoa in 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 3/4 cups chicken broth.
12. 12
    Season the quinoa with chopped fresh thyme leaves.