Peep's Tricolored Quinoa & Orzo Pilaf

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4 -5 Servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup White Quinoa
• 1 - 2 TBS EVOO
• 1 small onion
• 1/4 cup Black Quinoa
• 1/4 cup Red Quinoa
• 1/4 cup Orzo pasta
• 1-1/2 cup stock (flavor of choice to compliment the entrée) or water
• Ground sea salt - to taste
• Ground peppercorns - to taste
• 3 - 5 strands of saffron - optional

Instructions

1. Chop onion - small dice.
2. Place quinoa in a fine sieve (strainer)and rinse well under water for about 2 minutes.
3. Heat EVOO in pot then add the onion and sweat for 2 minutes.
4. Add quinoa and orzo and cook stirring till pasta is slightly golden.
5. Add stock (or water) and bring to boil.
6. Add ground sea salt and ground peppercorns to taste and the saffron.
7. Reduce heat to a simmer.
8. Cover and cook for between 30 and 35 minutes.
9. Turn off heat and let sit covered for an additional five minutes.
10. Fluff and serve.