Recipes Quinoa with Caramelized Onions Be the first to rate & review! More Delicious, Quick Side Dishes By Grant Achatz Grant Achatz Instagram Chef Grant Achatz is one of the most awarded and recognized chefs in the world. Known for his innovative, emotional, and modernist style of cuisine, he has been named Best Chef in the United States by the James Beard Foundation, honored by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, and has given talks and lectures on gastronomy and design at conferences and universities around the world. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 27, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 8 Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 pounds onions, thinly sliced Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained (1/2 pound) 2 1/2 cups water Directions Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet. Add the onions and cook over low heat, stirring often, until meltingly soft and deep golden, about 30 minutes; add a little bit of water as the onions begin to look dry. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a plate. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa and cook over high heat, stirring, until light golden and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the water and 3/4 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat until all of the water has been absorbed and the grains are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the quinoa to a bowl and serve at once. Rate it Print