QUINOA-FENNEL PILAF

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Categories     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Quinoa     Fennel     Summer     Healthy     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup quinoa
1/2 small white onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), trimmed, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Rinse quinoa in a bowl in at least 5 changes of water, rubbing grains and letting them settle before pouring off water, until water runs clear. Drain in a fine sieve.
  • Cook onion, celery, carrot, and fennel in butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add quinoa and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add water and salt and pepper to taste and cook over moderately low heat, covered, until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes.

Sultan S
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I'm going to try making this pilaf in a slow cooker next time.


emadul hosen
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Thapelo Pipadibe
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I'm going to try adding some dried cranberries or raisins to the pilaf next time I make it.


Joe Johns
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This pilaf is a great base for a Buddha bowl.


Lamecky John
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I'm going to try making this pilaf with different grains, like barley or farro.


Jason Baisden
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This pilaf is a great way to get your kids to eat quinoa.


Shohel Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this pilaf.


Simran Sharma
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This pilaf is a great way to change up your usual side dish routine.


Muramuzi Ronald
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I would definitely recommend this pilaf to others.


Majid chandio
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This pilaf is a healthy and delicious side dish.


Eti Akter
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This pilaf is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and ate it for lunch all week.


Aaron Henderson
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I served the pilaf with grilled chicken and steamed broccoli.


TAHIR Nadan
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I added some chopped walnuts to the pilaf for extra crunch.


Joban Singh
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I cooked the pilaf in a rice cooker and it turned out perfectly.


Laura Light
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The fennel gives this pilaf a nice anise flavor.


Sarah Mann
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


md dider
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The quinoa fennel pilaf was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Hanzla Mehboob
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I love how easy this pilaf is to make. It's a great weeknight meal that's healthy and delicious.


Sangam Jirel
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This quinoa fennel pilaf was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the quinoa was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.