Gluten Free Quinoa Pilaf

Post date: Jan 7, 2015 3:01:27 PM

Ingredients:

2 cups gluten free chicken broth

2 carrots, chopped

1 cup quinoa, rinsed

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1/2 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup slivered almonds

1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Directions:

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

Saute onions in oil for 5 minutes, until translucent. Add garlic and carrot and cook for 3 minutes more.

Stir in quinoa and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 - 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and fluffy.

In a bowl, toss quinoa together with almonds and parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.