Fresh & Fit Recipe of the Week

 
Quinoa Pilaf with Pine Nuts!
 
 
Ingredients
1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, 2 minutes 
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

 
 

Preparation
1) Bring quinoa and broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low; cover; simmer until quinoa absorbs liquid, about 15 minutes.
2) Heat oil in a large skillet over medium – high heat.
3) Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, about 6 minutes.
4) When quinoa is done, fluff with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl.
5) Stir in onion, pine nuts, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
* You can even top with a piece of salmon!

The Skinny
136 calories per serving, 6 g fat (1 g saturated), 16 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein
 
Recipe compliments of Self Magazine.