Quinoa Pilaf

A great side dish option!  It is high in protein, gluten free, delicious, and easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
  
• 2 ¼ cups water or stock
  
• ½ cup dried cranberries
  
• ½ cup walnut pieces
  
• ¼ cup chopped, fresh parsley
  
• Pinch of salt
  

 
Directions:

1. Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer until water runs clear.
   
2. Boil the water and add quinoa and salt, cover and reduce heat.
   
3. After 15 minutes add cranberries and walnuts to top; do not stir.
   
4. Cook 5 minutes more, until all the liquid is absorbed.
   
5. Remove from heat, add parsley, fluff with fork, cover and let sit for 3-5 minutes, serve.
   

 
Prep Time: 3 minutes     Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes     Yield: 4 servings