Quinoa pilaf

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 green apple, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups quinoa, rinsed
• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Melt butter in large pan. Add apple, onion, sugar, thyme, and salt. Cook about 5 minutes.
2. Add quinoa and cook a few more minutes. 
3. Add chicken broth and simmer about 15 minutes, until quinoa is done.
   
4. Remove lid and cook liquid away. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. 
5. Add pecans, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 4.


(Adapted from this recipe.)