Quinoa-Sunchoke Pilaf Recipe

+ Directions : Place the quinoa in a large bowl; fill with cold water. Pour into a strainer, then return the quinoa to the bowl and rinse 4 times more. Drain well. Heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rinsed quinoa and cook, stirring, until it cracks and pops, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the chickpeas, sunchokes, peas, and pepper, and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serves 6 to 8 Calories: 172 Total Fat: 7.

g Protein: 5.

g Saturated Fat: 1.

g Carbohydrates: 22.

g Cholesterol: 5.

mg Fiber: 3.

g Sodium: 329 mg