Quinoa with peas

Quinoa is the new health grain that is being touted a lot and I have to admit I love it. It is actually a pseudo cereal and not really a grain. If you want to eat healthier and you really don’t enjoy brown rice, I would suggest giving this a try.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup onions chopped fine
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• salt to taste

Method

• In a pan heat oil and saute the onions.
• When the onions are translucent, add a pinch of salt to season the onions. Then add the quinoa and the broth. Stir well.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook covered on medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile defrost and cook the peas in a microwave on high for 3 minutes.
• When all the water has evap0rated, turn off the stove, fluff the Quiona and stir in the peas. Cover and let ti stan for another 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

• Use a low sodium broth to reduce and sodium content and salting the onions can also be skipped.
• Serve as is or with a curry. Can be used as a substitute for rice.