Pistachio Quinoa Pilaf With Harissa

• 1 cup dry quinoa (red or white)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 cups water (or veggie broth)
• 1 -2 tablespoon harissa (test for your spicy threshhold)
• 14 cup parsley, washed and chopped
• 14 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
• 12 juice and lemon, zest of
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 12 teaspoon ground ginger
• 12 teaspoon cinnamon

1. In a medium pot, saute onion, garlic and carrot in olive oil on medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
2. Add quinoa and water.
3. Cover and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to med-low and simmer until water is absorbed, 10-12 minutes.
5. When water is absorbed, stir in remaining ingredients and serve warm or cold.

quinoa, olive oil, onion, garlic, carrots, water, parsley, pistachios, lemon, cumin, ground ginger, cinnamon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pistachio-quinoa-pilaf-with-harissa-504164 (may not work)