Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add carrot, and cook 3 minutes more. Stir in quinoa and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and fluffy.
2. In a bowl, toss quinoa together with walnuts and parsley. 
3. Serve* to your busy little bee.

*I like to serve it with broiled or grilled salmon filets, marinated in equal parts orange juice, soy sauce, and maple syrup.