Walnut Rosemary Quinoa
Serves 4
- 1 tablespoon. safflower or sesame oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 1/4 cup quinoa, thoroughly rinsed
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon tamari soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in a saucepan and add onion and quinoa. Saute over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Add red bell pepper and saute an additional 2 minutes. Add water, soy sauce, and rosemary. (If using fresh peas, add them now.) Bring contents to a boil, cover and simmer15 minutes. Meanwhile, roast walnuts in 350° oven for 5 minutes. Once quinoa is cooked, turn off heat and mix in walnuts and frozen peas. Let sit an additional 10 minutes and serve.
