Quinoa Pilaf

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Quinoa Pilaf

 

1/4 teaspoon Saffron threads

1 2/3 cup chicken-style broth (vegan)

1 cup quinoa

1 cup onion, minced

1 Tbsp. olive oil

2 tsp. garlic, minced

1 tsp. cumin seeds, toasted

1/2 cup roasted red pepper, diced

1 bay leaf

salt to taste

2 Tbsp. cilantro leaves, fresh, minced

 

Steep saffron in stcok for 10 minutes. Rinse quinoa under running cold

water and drain well. In a saucepan cook the onion in the oil over

moderate heat until softened. Add the garlic and cumin seeds and cook

stirring 1 minute more. Add the broth mixture, red pepper, bay leaf

and salt, bring the liquid to a boil and simmer, covered, for 15

minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Stir

in cilantro.