Carrot Onion Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, shredded
• 2 cups quinoa, rinsed
• 3 cups boiling water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Olive oil

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until soft and lightly golden.

2. Add the quinoa and toast it briefly, stirring for about 1 minute.

3. Add the shredded carrots and cook together for about 2 minutes.

4. Season with salt, cumin, and black pepper. Stir well.

5. Pour in the boiling water, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.

6. Turn off the heat, fluff the quinoa with a fork, cover again, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.