White Whine Quinoa

You can make this somewhat healthy, or not so healthy.  Either way, it's super quick and easy to make, and it's really tasty. 

To start, you will need the following ingredients:

1 onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
white wine (we always have a bottle around)
1 garlic clove
vegetable broth
salt
pepper
shredded / grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Start off by chopping the onions (I use the Vidalia chop, the larger of the two chop sizes.  You could pick this up at Bed, Bath and Beyond...best thing ever!)  Saute the onions with the olive oil until the onions are slightly caramelized (maybe 5 minutes on medium heat).

Add about 5 tablsespoons of your favorite white wine (you could add more to taste once the quinoa is cooked).  Go ahead and finely mince your garlic clove (or use a garlic press) and add the garlic in at this time. 

Wash the quinoia in a strainer, then add the quinoa to the mixture on the stove.  Turn the heat to low and let the quinoa simmer, almost like you would a risotto. 

Once that sits and you stir for about 2 minutes, go ahead and add about a cup, to a cup and a half of vegetable broth, salt and some pepper for taste.  If you want to go for the yummier version, add the parmesan cheese to your liking.  If you want to keep it healthier, save the parmesan for some other time.  I put the lid on the pot and let it cook on low for about 20 minutes.  Once the broth has cooked down, the quinoa should be ready.  Make sure to keep an eye on this though, because you don't want the quinoa to dry out.  You want it to stay slightly moist and fluffy. 

Enjoy!