Quinoa Pilaf with Herbs and Lemon

Name: Quinoa Pilaf with Herbs and Lemon
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups prewashed, quinoa; 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter, cut into 2 pieces; 1 , small onion, chopped fine; 3/4 teaspoon, salt; 1 3/4 cups, water; 3 tablespoons chopped, fresh herbs; 1 tablespoon, lemon juice

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2014, America's Test Kitchen TV

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SERVES4 to 6

TIME50 minutes

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Most recipes for quinoa pilaf turn out woefully overcooked because they call for nearly twice as much liquid as they should. We cut the water back to ensure tender grains with a satisfying bite. We toast the quinoa in a dry skillet to devel...

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