Ingredients:
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 small onions, diced
1 1/2 cups rinsed quinoa
1 red bell peppers, diced
3 cups water
1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce or 1 tablespoon regular low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 cup fresh peas ( or frozen peas, thawed)
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat oil in saucepan; add onion and quinoa. Saute over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
Add pepper and saute an additional 2 minutes.
Add water, soy sauce, rosemary and peas. Bring to a boil and cover; simmer 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Meanwhile, roast walnuts in oven for 3-5 minutes.
When quinoa is cooked, turn off heat and mix in walnuts.
Let sit an additional 10 minutes and serve.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 50 min.