Quinoa with Toasted Pine Nuts
sides
This is a nice healthy side dish that was submitted by Jessica's cousin Heather.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Rinse and drain quinoa. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil to pan; swirl to coat.
Step 2
Add shallots; sauté 1 minute or until tender. Add minced garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add quinoa; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 3
Add chicken stock and kosher salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
Step 4
While quinoa cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts to pan; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently.
Step 5
Combine quinoa mixture, pine nuts, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, parsley, chives, and pepper; toss.