Quinoa Pilaf With Cardamom And Sage

• 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

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

quinoa, chicken, olive oil, onion, garlic, carrot, salt, ground black pepper, ground cardamom, ground sage, nuts, raisins

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/quinoa-pilaf-with-cardamom-and-sage-200231 (may not work)