Quinoa Pilaf

(Courtesy of Parents)

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 large sweet onion, chopped
3 cloves minced fresh garlic
2 c. reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. quinoa, rinsed
1 c. frozen sweet peas

Directions:
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.  Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often until the onion is starting to brown, 5-7 minutes.  Add broth and salt and bring to a simmer.  Add quinoa, and return to a simmer.  Cover, reduce heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, undisturbed until the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.

Place peas in a sieve or strainer and run water over them to thaw.  Stir peas into the quinoa, and let sit off heat until the peas are heated through, about 1 minute.