VEGETABLE QUINOA PILAF

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Quinoa is a delicately flavored grain, native to South America. It can be found in most health food stores. For even more flavorful pilaf, use vegetable stock in place of the water.

Provided by Laura Jull

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 carrots, diced
½ cup quinoa
1 cup hot water
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pour oil into a medium saucepan, and place over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook and stir for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • Using a strainer, rinse quinoa under cold water. Drain well. Stir into the vegetables; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add water, bay leaf and lemon rind and juice; bring to boil. Cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
  • Discard bay leaf. Stir in peas, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 76.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Lovely V
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This pilaf is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the colorful vegetables and the nutty flavor of the quinoa.


Lexi Beech
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I love the versatility of this dish. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand. You can also change up the spices to create a different flavor profile.


Daniel Sbardelli
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It is easy to make and can be served hot or cold.


Arman juma
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This pilaf is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and then reheated it for lunch all week. It was just as good the second time around.


Malik Gumsum469
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this dish was surprisingly good. The vegetables and spices really helped to flavor the quinoa. I will definitely be making this again.


Dajay Walters
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers that were about to go bad, so I threw them all in the pilaf. It turned out great!


Aminata Brima
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Yum! This quinoa pilaf is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies. I especially love the addition of the dried cranberries and pistachios. They add a nice sweetness and crunch to the dish.


Alston Boyle
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This vegetable quinoa pilaf is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. I added some extra vegetables, such as carrots and celery, and used a vegetable br


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