Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients

 * 1 cup quinoa, *
 * 2 cup chicken broth
 * 1 tbsp betty's butter
 * 1 large Onion, chopped
 * 2 cl garlic, chopped
 * 1/2 tsp lemon zest, grated
 * 1/2 tbsp dried leaf thyme
 * 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley
 * salt and pepper to taste

Directions

 * pronounced keen-wa, quinoa is a mild-flavored grain that was eaten by the incas. It is now grown in colorado and new mexico and is available in natural food stores...it is a very high as complete protein. Rinse quinoa in a strainer and remove any debris. Place in a large non-stick saucepan and toast, until it darkens slightly. Add broth. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes until tender. In another skillet, heat butter; add Onion and garlic and cook tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in quinoa, lemon zest, thyme parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Food exchange per serving: 2 starch/bread exchanges; cal: 155; cho: 3 mg; car: 4g; sod: 74 mg; fat: 3g;