Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1½ cups prewashed white quinoa
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped fine
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1¾ cups water
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, parsley, chives, mint, or tarragon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. 2Stir in the finely chopped onion and salt. Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and turns light golden, about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. 3Pour the water into the saucepan and add the quinoa.
4. 4Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the liquid to a simmer.
5. 5Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer the mixture for 18 to 20 minutes until the grains are tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6. 6Halfway through the cooking time, briefly remove the lid to stir the quinoa once, then cover it again.
7. 7Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
8. 8Fluff the quinoa with a fork, then stir in the chopped fresh herbs and lemon juice before serving.

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