Best 7 Italian Broccoli And Quinoa Pilaf Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the delectable flavors of Italian broccoli and quinoa pilaf, a delightful dish that combines the vibrant colors and bold flavors of Italian cuisine with the wholesome goodness of quinoa. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this nutritious and versatile dish, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a potluck with friends and family. With a few simple steps and readily available ingredients, you'll create a flavorful and satisfying meal that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN BROCCOLI AND QUINOA PILAF



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Grains and vegetables unite! Quinoa, broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes come together in this simple side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked quinoa, well rinsed, drained
1/4 cup julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
Shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook about 2 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, salt and water. Heat to boiling. Cover; reduce heat. Simmer 8 minutes. Uncover; stir in broccoli. Cover; cook 7 to 8 minutes longer or until broccoli and quinoa are tender.
  • To serve, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

QUINOA AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups quinoa
3 cups chicken stock
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
12 ounces broccoli florets, chopped
8 ounces button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/2 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
3 cups half-and-half
1 large egg
16 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place the quinoa in fine sieve or strainer and rinse thoroughly under cool running water and allow to drain.
  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring the quinoa, chicken stock and 2 teaspoons of the salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, stir, cover and cook for 15 minutes. When 5 minutes remain, add the broccoli right on top of the quinoa and replace the lid.
  • Heat a large, straight-sided saute pan over high heat and add the mushrooms and 1/3 cup of water. Cook until the mushrooms collapse, 2 to 3 minutes, then add 2 tablespoons of the butter and cook until browned. Remove to a large bowl.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan along with the onions and the remaining teaspoon of salt. Reduce the heat to low and sweat the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then stir in the mustard, smoked paprika, black pepper, cayenne and white pepper and cook for 1 minute more. Add the half-and-half to the pan and heat until warm.
  • Whisk the egg in a medium bowl and temper with 1 cup of the hot liquid, continuing to whisk to prevent curdling. Then whisk the egg mixture back into the saute pan and add the cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Add the quinoa, broccoli, mayonnaise and the melted cheese mixture to the bowl with the mushrooms and stir to combine.
  • Pour the quinoa mixture into an ungreased 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish (see Cook's Note). Bake until set and just beginning to brown, about 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 205 to 210 degrees F. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN-STYLE BROCCOLI



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With just a handful of ingredients, this side comes together in a jiffy. Coupled with the ravioli, it's a menu that might just make you fall in love, Italian-style! -Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, KS

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into 2-inch spears
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in oil for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ITALIAN BROCCOLI



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This recipe is so easy and elegant. Red peppers and garlic really kick steamed brocolli up a notch. Serve with any pasta dish instead of a salad.

Provided by Simply Chris

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 shallots, thinly sliced
1 sweet red pepper, sliced into rounds
1/4 cup asiago cheese, grated
salt and pepper
red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place the broccoli in a steamer basket.
  • Steam over boiling water in a large covered saucepan for 3-5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
  • Transfer to large bowl.
  • Saute the garlic, red pepper and shallots in a large skillet with the olive oil for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add the broccoli and mix well.
  • Add the salt, black pepper, red-pepper flakes and Asiago cheese.
  • Toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 53.8, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 5.3

CHEESY BROCCOLI QUINOA



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The classic Cheddar cheese and broccoli combo served in quinoa.

Provided by qwerty06

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups chopped broccoli
1 ¾ cups vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine broccoli, broth, and quinoa in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook at a simmer until the broth has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir Cheddar cheese into the quinoa, replace the lid, and set aside until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 394 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

QUINOA AND BROCCOLI BRUNCH CUPS



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Eggs and cream mixed with broccoli florets, cooked quinoa, and Cheddar cheese and baked in muffins cups make a perfect brunch offering.

Provided by truRoots(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     truRoots®

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter, softened
4 large eggs large eggs
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup cooked truRoots® Accents® Organic Sprouted Quinoa Trio
¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons minced green onion
½ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat 6 muffin cups generously with butter.
  • Beat eggs and cream in medium bowl. Stir in quinoa, cheese, broccoli, onion and garlic salt. Divide mixture evenly into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake 19 to 21 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 157.4 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 330.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

VEGETARIAN QUINOA PILAF



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A yummy dish that is packed with nutrients! A stir fry of quinoa mixed with zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli, and pear. Serves 2-4

Provided by RatatoullieRosey

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dry quinoa
2 cups water
1 small zucchini
1 small yellow bell pepper (can substitute for green, orange, or red)
1/2 cup broccoli
1/2 onion
2/3 red Anjou pear
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce (or soy sauce if you don't like teriyaki)
1 tablespoon vegan butter (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan add dry quinoa and water; bring to a boil then cover and reduce heat to simmer for 10-15 minutes. You will know quinoa is done when all the water is absorbed and the quinoa looks slightly transluscent.
  • While the quinoa is cooking; warm up a frying pan to medium heat and add the oil.
  • Mince the garlic and chop all other vegetables (and pear) into very small cubes (they need to be small so that they mix well with the quinoa and so you get a piece of everything with each bite).
  • Add garlic, and all chopped veggies (and pear) to frying pan, mixing occasionally. Cook until veggies are soft (~5-6 minutes).
  • Once qunoa is done add it to the frying pan and veggies.
  • Add the teriyaki (or soy) sauce (and butter if desired); season to taste.
  • Garnish with a sprig of parsley or chives and serve (can be served hot or cold; I prefer hot).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 478.1, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 8.7, Protein 10.6

Tips for the Best Italian Broccoli and Quinoa Pilaf

  • Use fresh broccoli florets for the best flavor and texture.
  • Rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove any bitter saponins.
  • Toast the quinoa in a little olive oil before adding the broth to enhance its nutty flavor.
  • Use a good-quality vegetable broth for the best flavor. You can also use chicken broth if you prefer.
  • Add the broccoli florets to the pilaf during the last 5 minutes of cooking so that they remain tender-crisp.
  • Stir in some grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheese before serving for extra flavor.
  • Garnish the pilaf with fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, or oregano, before serving.

Conclusion

Italian Broccoli and Quinoa Pilaf is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavorful ingredients, this pilaf is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a side dish that is both delicious and nutritious, give Italian Broccoli and Quinoa Pilaf a try!

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