QUINOA PILAF (WW 4 PTS)( 5 PTS FOR WW+)

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Source: Anne Lindsay's New Light Cooking. Quinoa has a mild flavor making it a pleasant substitute for rice. It can be served with meats, stir frys or in salads. It's available in many supermarkets and in health food stores

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Low Protein

Time 37m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery (including leaves)
2 carrots, finely chopped
1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup chicken broth
1 cup butternut squash, peeled and diced (optional)
1 bay leaf
fresh lemon rind, grated from1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup frozen peas
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in nonstick pan and cook onion, celery and carrots for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Rinse quinoa with cold water, drain well and add to pan.
  • Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add water, bay leaf, lemon rind and juice.
  • Add squash, if using.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover then simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
  • Discard bay leaf and stir in peas.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.5, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 67.5, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 5.9

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


Hasseb ali
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I love the nutty flavor of this quinoa pilaf.


Tyler Marinko
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This quinoa pilaf is a great way to add some color to your plate.


Mashaallah mashaallah
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this quinoa pilaf as a meatless meal.


Stefanos Kolovos
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This quinoa pilaf is a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables.


Derek Franklin
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook quinoa, and this recipe is a great addition to my collection.


Ester Shao
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This quinoa pilaf is a great way to get your daily dose of whole grains.


Greg Hicks
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I love the versatility of this quinoa pilaf. I can serve it as a side dish, or I can add it to salads, soups, and stews.


M DAWAR
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This quinoa pilaf is a great way to change up your usual side dish routine.


Arianna Perez
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I've been making this quinoa pilaf for years and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.


Thomas Burroughs
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This quinoa pilaf is the perfect side dish for any occasion.


Tarimmehmood Tarimmehmood
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a healthy and delicious way to enjoy quinoa.


Ssenyonjo John
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat quinoa. My kids loved it!


PREDATOR 7
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I made this quinoa pilaf for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Madumetsa Piet Mautla
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This is my new favorite quinoa recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always perfect.


Sohidul Khan
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so fluffy and flavorful!


Abuk Marach
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This quinoa pilaf is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a healthy and flavorful side dish.


Rotondwa Madzaga
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Nicholas Cook
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I've made this quinoa pilaf several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great recipe for a potluck or party.


INFINITE Gamebreakers
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This quinoa pilaf was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a great flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.