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Herbed Quinoa Pilaf

Herbed Quinoa Pilaf Ingredients: quinoa, uncooked water, bottled, generic salt, table oil, olive, salad or cooking lemon juice, raw nuts, pine nuts, dried fresh red onions, spices, basil, dried Directions: Place quino...

Herbed Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients:
quinoa, uncooked
water, bottled, generic
salt, table
oil, olive, salad or cooking
lemon juice, raw
nuts, pine nuts, dried
fresh red onions,
spices, basil, dried

Directions:
Place quinoa in large strainer.
Rinse under cold running water until water is clear.
Transfer quinoa to large saucepan; add 4 1/2 cups water and salt.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
Transfer quinoa to large bowl; fluff with fork.
Stir in oil and lemon juice.
Cool to room temperature.
Mix in pine nuts and red onion.
Season with salt and pepper.
(Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.
Cover and chill.)
Mix in basil.