Quinoa Pilaf

1 c. dry quinoa

1 t. extra-virgin olive oil or 2 t. vegetable broth or water

1/2 c. chopped red onion

1 c. diced carrot

1-1/2 c. vegetable broth

1/2 t. dried parsley

1/2 t. dried thyme

1/2 t. salt

1/4 to 1/2 c. chopped walnuts, to taste

In a mesh colander, rinse the quinoa.

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Combine the onion and carrot in the pan and saute for 3 minutes. Add the broth, parsley, thyme, salt, and quinoa. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the broth is absorbed.

Remove from the stove and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff quinoa, then gently fold in the chopped walnuts. Serve warm or cold.

Goes great with roasted vegetables.

Makes 4 servings.

Adapted from Vegan Meal Prep, p. 79.