quinoa and caramelized onions

Name: Quinoa And Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) quinoa; 2 cup(s) chicken broth; 1 large yellow onion, sliced very thin; 1/2 medium red bell pepper, sliced thin; 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced thin; 1/2 medium orange bell pepper, sliced thin; 1 or 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 teaspoon(s) unsalted butter; 1/2 cup(s) fresh parsley, chopped

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Sherry Breaux

Cecilia, LA

Updated on Nov 15, 2011

My family loves this. We use it as ta salad and also with gravy dishes.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method ---

yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups chicken broth
1 large yellow onion, sliced very thin
1/2 medium red bell pepper, sliced thin
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
1/2 medium orange bell pepper, sliced thin
1 or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

How To Make quinoa and caramelized onions

Step 1

Combine quinoa and stock in small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cover. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed. Set aside.

Step 2

Add olive oil to large skillet and heat on medium heat. Melt butter into oil. Add sliced onion to oil and stir often until onions are nice brown caramel color.
Step 3

Add all sliced peppers and continue to stir until peppers are soft. Add in quinoa and mix thoroughly. Stir in parsley. Serve warm or cold.
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