Quinoa Pilaf With Chick Peas, Pomegranate And Spices Recipe

Name: Quinoa Pilaf With Chick Peas, Pomegranate And Spices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup quinoa, cooked (4 cups cooked quinoa); 1 cup cooked chick peas (canned are fine), rinsed; 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds; For garnish (optional):; 1 cup thickened yogurt; 1 small garlic clove, pureed (optional)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon cumin seeds
3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup quinoa, cooked (4 cups cooked quinoa)
1 cup cooked chick peas (canned are fine), rinsed
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
For garnish (optional):
1 cup thickened yogurt
1 small garlic clove, pureed (optional)

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1. Heat a large, heavy frying pan over medium-high heat and add the cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Toast in the pan, stirring or shaking the pan, until they begin to smell fragrant, and transfer to a spice mill. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then pulse to crush or coarsely grind. Set aside.
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2. Return the frying pan to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and salt, stir together for about half a minute, and stir in the cumin seeds, and coriander seeds. Add the remaining olive oil and stir in the quinoa, chick peas, and 3 tablespoons of the pomegranate seeds. Stir over medium heat to heat through, several minutes. Taste and adjust salt. Transfer to a platter or wide bowl and decorate with the remaining pomegranate seeds. You can also mold the pilaf into 1/2-cup ramekins or timbales and unmold onto the plate, then decorate with pomegranate seeds.
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3. Stir the garlic into the thickened yogurt. Serve the pilaf topped with the yogurt.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Pilaf With Chick Peas, Pomegranate And Spices 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 With Chick Peas, Pomegranate And Spices

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