Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

Name: Quinoa Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups vegetable stock or chicken or beef; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 each onions chopped; 2 each garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated; 1/2 tablespoon thyme dried; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves flat-leaf; 1 x salt to taste; 1 x black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable stock or chicken or beef
1 tablespoon butter
1 each onions chopped
2 each garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1/2 tablespoon thyme dried
2 tablespoons parsley leaves flat-leaf
1 x salt to taste
1 x black pepper to taste

1
Rinse quinoa in a strainer and remove any debris.
2
Place in a large non-stick saucepan and toast, until it darkens slightly.
3
Add broth.
4
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes until tender.
5
In another skillet, heat butter; add onion and garlic and cook tender, about 3 minutes.
6
Stir in quinoa, lemon zest, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
7
Food Exchange per serving: 2 STARCH/BREAD EXCHANGES; CAL: 155; CHO: 3mg; CAR: 4g; SOD: 74mg; FAT: 3g;

320

kcal

Calories

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups vegetable stock or chicken or beef, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 each onions chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Quinoa Pilaf

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