Quinoa Pilaf with Vegetables | Blue Flame Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 1 cup quinoa, thoroughly rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp grated lemon peel