Quinoa Pilaf With Cardamom And Sage - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, chopped finely
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup raisins

Preparation

Heat olive oil in 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onions, and saute until they begin to brown.
Lower heat to medium and add garlic and carrots.
Saute for 1-2 minutes, then add quinoa, pepper, cardamom and sage.
Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes.
Add chicken or vegetable stock and salt, and bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
Gently stir in raisins, cover and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes.
Add lightly toasted pine nuts, fluff with a fork, and serve.