Quick and Easy Red Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

Name: Quick and Easy Red Quinoa Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Water; 1 whole Sweet Onion, Chopped; 6 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 1 whole Carrots, Chopped; 1 whole Tomato, Chopped; 1 cup Green Peas; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 Tablespoon Parsley Flakes; 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning Herb Mix; 1 cup Red Quinoa; 1 head Fresh Broccoli, Cut Into Florets; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 4 quarts Lemon, To Drizzle Juice On Top

Servings: persons

2 cups Water
1 whole Sweet Onion, Chopped
6 cloves Garlic, Chopped
1 whole Carrots, Chopped
1 whole Tomato, Chopped
1 cup Green Peas
1 teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Parsley Flakes
1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning Herb Mix
1 cup Red Quinoa
1 head Fresh Broccoli, Cut Into Florets
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 quarts Lemon, To Drizzle Juice On Top

1
Place the water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2
Add the onion, garlic, carrots, tomato, green peas, salt, parsley and Italian seasoning and let it boil again.
3
Add the red quinoa, reduce to simmer and cover the saucepan.
4
After 10 minutes, add the broccoli florets and cover again.
5
Cook until all water is absorbed (about 5 more minutes, or a total of 15 minutes after adding the quinoa).
6
The grains should be soft and the red becomes translucent.
7
Remove from the heat and add the olive oil.
8
Serve warm or at room temperature with some lemon juice.

245

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Water, 1 whole Sweet Onion, Chopped, 6 cloves Garlic, Chopped, 1 whole Carrots, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Quick and Easy Red 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quick and Easy Red Quinoa Pilaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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