Quinoa Almond Pilaf Recipe

Name: Quinoa Almond Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained; 1 cup cold water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 8 almonds, coarsely chopped; 1 small tomato, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons raisins; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pinch coarse sea salt

Servings: persons

1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
8 almonds, coarsely chopped
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons raisins
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch coarse sea salt

1
Combine quinoa, cold water, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook until the liquid is fully absorbed, about 15 minutes.
2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir celery, onion, carrot, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir almonds, tomato, raisins, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano into the vegetable mixture; cook and stir 1 minute more.
3
Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir into the mixture in the skillet; cook and stir until evenly mixed and hot, about 30 seconds.
4
Divide between 3 plates; sprinkle the top of each portion with a scattering of a few coarse sea salt granules for a surprising crunch of salty goodness.

1282

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained, 1 cup cold water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Almond 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.

Quinoa Almond Pilaf

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