Quinoa Pilaf

Quinoa is a delicately flavored grain, native to South America. It can be found in most health food stores. For even more flavorful pilaf, use vegetable stock in place of the water.

Ingredients:

1 med onion diced

1 pepper diced

Vegetable oil for frying

2 cups quinoa

Salt pepper and garlic powder to taste

4 cups water/or vegetable stock if you have it on hand

In a medium size pot, sauté onions and peppers in vegetable oil until soft.  Add quinoa and spices and mix. Add water to mixture. Bring to a boil and then lower flame.  Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Stir before serving. Serve warm or cold.