Quinoa with Browned Shallots

Total time: 25 minutes
   This near-perfect food of the Incas has slowly been gaining recognition in the culinary world. It cooks quickly and has a nutty flavor that goes with everything. The browned shallots add a dark, mahogany color to the quinoa and a bit of sweetness.

 Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (3.5oz, 100gr) quinoa
• 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) chicken stock
• 2 medium shallots
• 2 tsp olive oil

 Instructions:

• Peel and roughly chop shallots.
• Heat oil in a small saucepan. 
• Add shallots and sauté until brown, about 10 minutes.
• Add quinoa, stock, cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until done, about 15 minutes  (or whatever your package says). 
• When done, fluff and serve.