QUINOA AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

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

Provided by Sherry Breaux

Categories     Other Salads

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c quinoa
2 c 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 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp unsalted butter
1/2 c fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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