QUINOA PILAF WITH CHICK PEAS, POMEGRANATE, AND SPICES
Two superfoods in one dish! Pomegranate juice is considered by many nutritionists to be a superfood, with powerful antioxidant properties and cancer-fighting benefits. This quinoa pilaf is based on a Turkish pilaf that is traditionally made with rice or bulgur.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 15m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a large, heavy frying pan over medium-high heat and add the cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Toast in the pan, stirring or shaking the pan, until they begin to smell fragrant, and transfer to a spice mill. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then pulse to crush or coarsely grind. Set aside.
- Return the frying pan to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and salt, stir together for about half a minute, and stir in the cumin seeds, and coriander seeds. Add the remaining olive oil and stir in the quinoa, chick peas, and 3 tablespoons of the pomegranate seeds. Stir over medium heat to heat through, several minutes. Taste and adjust salt. Transfer to a platter or wide bowl and decorate with the remaining pomegranate seeds. You can also mold the pilaf into 1/2-cup ramekins or timbales and unmold onto the plate, then decorate with pomegranate seeds.
- Stir the garlic into the thickened yogurt. Serve the pilaf topped with the yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 283 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
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zaib khan
khanzaib41@yahoo.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The quinoa pilaf was fluffy and flavorful, and the chickpeas and pomegranate seeds added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Abis Shabib
abis-s@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the quinoa pilaf turned out perfect! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the pomegranate seeds added a beautiful pop of color. I will definitely be making this again.
Swostika Thapa
swostika-thapa16@hotmail.comThis quinoa pilaf was delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the pomegranate seeds added a beautiful pop of color. I will definitely be making this again.
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hfdghfd-h50@gmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook quinoa, and this recipe was a great find. The pilaf was flavorful and filling, and the chickpeas and pomegranate seeds added a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again!
AinZ chan
c94@gmail.comThis quinoa pilaf was a great way to use up some leftover chickpeas. The pomegranate seeds added a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Alex Rinna
alex97@hotmail.comI made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again.
Bibash Hsabib
h.bibash61@yahoo.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The quinoa pilaf was fluffy and flavorful, and the chickpeas and pomegranate seeds added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Hanane Mirja
m-hanane85@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the quinoa pilaf turned out perfect! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the pomegranate seeds added a beautiful pop of color. I will definitely be making this again.
maturu daniel
m-daniel@yahoo.comThis quinoa pilaf was a disappointment. The flavors were bland and the texture was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.
BigManCal
bigmancal56@gmail.comI was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The quinoa pilaf was delicious and the pomegranate seeds added a lovely burst of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Farukh MdFarukh
m-m51@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Hasnain Raziq
raziq.hasnain@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook quinoa, and this recipe was a great find. The pilaf was flavorful and filling, and the chickpeas and pomegranate seeds added a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again!
Shawn Chapman
shawn@hotmail.comThis quinoa pilaf was a hit! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the pomegranate seeds added a beautiful pop of color. I will definitely be making this again.