Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 large sprigs fresh epazote
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed, drained well
• 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
• Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

Directions

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, epazote and bay leaf. Stir 1 minute. Add quinoa and stir just until coated. Add stock. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. Discard epazote and bay leaf.

Transfer pilaf to large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley or cilantro.