Quinoa walnut pilaf

Ingredients

• 300 g Quinoa, uncooked
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 420 ml Water, boiling
• 130 g Walnuts, chopped
• 1 pcs Onion, diced
• 1/2 tsp Pepper, black ground
• 1/2 tsp Thyme, dried

Method

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook for 10 minutes or until the onions are caramelized.
3. In a meantime, rinse quinoa.
4. Add the quinoa to the dutch oven and stir.
5. Season with black pepper and thyme.
6. Pour the boiling water (or stock) and cover.
7. Cook for 10 minutes or until the water is mostly absorbed.
8. Remove the lid and continue cooking until all liquid is absorbed.
9. Remove from heat and stir in the walnuts.
10. Serve warm.