Quinoa Pilaf (Secret Recipe Club)

Another month has gone by - time once again for my Secret Recipe Club post!  This month's assignment was a great blog called Kitchen Trial & Error.  Kate's recipes were a lot of fun to browse, and I found myself having a hard time choosing between several.  

I came very close to baking these delicious bars but instead, opted for a healthy side dish to have with fish for dinner.  I made this very early in the month and since then, we've had quinoa three more times.  It's becoming a favorite in this house! 

This dish couldn't be any easier.  It's a great substitute for the usual rice.  Full of protein and fiber, yet nice and light - perfect for summer!

Delicious!

Check out Kate's blog for some great recipes...there are certainly plenty to choose from!

Quinoa Pilaf

slightly adapted from Kitchen Trial & Error

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped 

1 cup quinoa

2 cups chicken stock

Heat stock to a boil and keep warm.  Meanwhile, heat butter in a saucepan over medium low heat.  Add onion and saute until soft, about 3-4 minutes.

Rinse and drain quinoa, then add to saucepan with onion and stir until toasted, about 3 minutes.  Stir in stock and season with salt.  Turn heat to low, cover and cook for about 17 minutes.

Fluff with a fork before serving.  Top with chopped scallions, if desired.