Light Quinoa Pilaf

Name: Light Quinoa Pilaf
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 , medium onion, chopped fine; 1 teaspoon, olive oil; , Salt; 2 cups, quinoa, rinsed; 1 3/4 cups, low-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon, grated zest from 1 lemon; 2 teaspoons, minced fresh thyme leaves; 2 teaspoons, juice from 1 lemon; , Ground black pepper

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Quinoa is a nutritionally sound grain that is incredibly easy to prepare. Could we highlight its convenience in a tasty side dish?

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

For our quinoa pilaf recipe, we toasted the quinoa prior to adding liquid; this ensured plump individual grains and also intensified the subtler flavor undertones. Next, we added the chicken broth, which was the clear winner when tested sid...

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