Pumpkin Seed Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Seed Quinoa Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups water; ¾ cup uncooked quinoa; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup diced peeled jicama; 1 cup chopped red onion; 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed; ½ cup chopped red bell pepper; ½ cup chopped green bell pepper; 2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeno peppers; 1 cup chopped tomato; ½ cup sliced green onion; ⅓ cup unsalted pumpkin seeds, toasted (can be found in health stores); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 small jalapeno

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups water
¾ cup uncooked quinoa
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup diced peeled jicama
1 cup chopped red onion
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeno peppers
1 cup chopped tomato
½ cup sliced green onion
⅓ cup unsalted pumpkin seeds, toasted (can be found in health stores)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon salt
1 small jalapeno

1
Combine water and quinoa in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
2
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3
Remove from heat and fluff with a fork; set aside.
4
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5
Add jicama and next 5 ingredients; saute 5 minutes or until tender.
6
Add quinoa, tomato and next 5 ingredients; saute 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
7
Garnish with small jalapeno.

145

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups water, ¾ cup uncooked quinoa, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 cup diced peeled jicama, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Seed Quinoa Pilaf falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pumpkin Seed Quinoa Pilaf

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