Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , divided in half
• 1/2 medium yellow onion , finely chopped
• 1/4 bell pepper , finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups water
• Pinch ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or Thai basil*
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives , or green onions including the greens
• 1 small cucumber , peeled, seeds removed, chopped
• Salt and pepper

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