Quinoa with Caramelized Onions

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds onions, thinly sliced
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained (1/2 pound)
• 2 1/2 cups water

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet.
2. Add the onions and cook over low heat, stirring often, until meltingly soft and deep golden, about 30 minutes; add a little bit of water as the onions begin to look dry.
3. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a plate.
4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan.
5. Add the quinoa and cook over high heat, stirring, until light golden and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Add the water and 3/4 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil.
7. Cover and cook over low heat until all of the water has been absorbed and the grains are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
8. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in the onions.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Transfer the quinoa to a bowl and serve at once.

extravirgin olive oil, onions, salt, quinoa, water

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/quinoa-with-caramelized-onions (may not work)