Garlicky Quinoa with Toasted Pine Nuts, Chives, and Parsley
Servings 4
Equipment
- Small saucepan with lid
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 shallot finely diced
- ½ cup of quinoa
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 cup of chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives snipped
Instructions
- Heat the butter or olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot, and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
- Add the quinoa and minced garlic, then cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Add the broth, then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, stir, and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat, then let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid, then fluff with a fork.
- Add the pine nuts, parsley, and chives, then toss to mix evenly. Taste and re-season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy.