Pancetta Quinoa with Almonds
1/3 cup sliced, toasted almonds
5 oz. diced pancetta
1 shallot, minced
1 head roasted garlic, pulp squeezed out
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper, to taste
In a medium saucepan, brown the diced pancetta. Add the shallots and cook until softened but not brown. Add the roasted garlic and stir to combine. Stir in the stock; bring to boil and simmer covered until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff with fork and toss to combine the toasted almonds, green onions and parsley into the quinoa. Salt and pepper, to taste.
