Quinoa Pilaf


QUINOA PILAF

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup (250 mL) quinoa 
  • 2 cups (500mL) reduced sodium vegetable broth 
  • 1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas, thawed 
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) crumbled feta 
  • Half a small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup) 
  • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) oregano 
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon

METHOD
Step One: Cook quinoa according to package instructions, using broth instead of water. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and set aside. 
Step Two: Meanwhile, mix thawed peas, crumbled feta, ½ the sliced red onion, oregano, lemon juice and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add quinoa, mix until just combined, and set aside at room temperature.

Note: This side dish can be served warm or cold. 

Here is an alternate recipe (for a change...): Herbed Lemon Quinoa Pilaf Flavorful and Easy Recipe - Recipe Website

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