QUINOA PILAF

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I created this recipe after tasting quinoa at a local restaurant. I really enjoy rice pilaf, but I don't usually have time to make it. This quick-cooking side is a tasty alternative. -Sonya Fox of Peyton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quinoa, rinsed

Steps:

  • In a small nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook onion and carrot in oil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, water and salt; bring to a boil., Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Okwe Divine
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I've made this quinoa pilaf several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Michael Loretitsch
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. I like to add some chopped nuts and dried fruit for extra flavor.


Milandre Daniels
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I made this quinoa pilaf for a dinner party and it was a big hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Vlad-Ionut Stoica
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This quinoa pilaf is so easy to make and it's a great way to get your veggies in. I like to add some chopped zucchini and carrots.


Calvin Lofaro
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I've made this quinoa pilaf several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Headsh6t Gaming
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. I like to add some chopped nuts and dried fruit for extra flavor.


Albert Boakye
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I made this quinoa pilaf for a dinner party and it was a big hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Namayengo Tracy
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This quinoa pilaf is so easy to make and it's a great way to get your veggies in. I like to add some chopped zucchini and carrots.


Saugat Thapa Magar
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I've made this quinoa pilaf several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Sufiyan Memon
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. I like to add some chopped nuts and dried fruit for extra flavor.


Cedric Nzai
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I made this quinoa pilaf for a dinner party and it was a big hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Enrique Saunders
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This quinoa pilaf is so easy to make and it's a great way to get your veggies in. I like to add some chopped zucchini and carrots.


Kevin Mitchell
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I've made this quinoa pilaf several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Sakil Ali
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. I like to add some chopped vegetables to it for extra nutrition.


James Robicheau
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I made this quinoa pilaf for a potluck and it was a big success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Eric Ray
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This quinoa pilaf was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a great flavor. I will definitely be making it again.


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