Quinoa Pilaf With Citrus-Soy Dressing Recipe

Name: Quinoa Pilaf With Citrus-Soy Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Citrus-Soy Dressing; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon); 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari soy sauce; 1 tablespoon raw honey; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; Quinoa Pilaf; 1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice); 2 cups water; 1 pinch sea salt; 1 bunch asparagus or broccoli; 1 cup slivered almonds; 1 cup grated carrots; zest of 1 lemon

Servings: persons

Citrus-Soy Dressing
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari soy sauce
1 tablespoon raw honey
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Quinoa Pilaf
1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
2 cups water
1 pinch sea salt
1 bunch asparagus or broccoli
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup grated carrots
zest of 1 lemon

1
Snap off ends of asparagus spears and cut into 2-inch pieces.
2
Steam asparagus or broccoli until still bright green and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Toast almonds on a baking sheet in oven or toaster until lightly browned.
4
Make Citrus Dressing: whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and salt and pepper.
5
Grate carrots and lemon zest.
6
Place quinoa, asparagus or broccoli, toasted almonds, zest of 1 lemon, 1 cup of shredded carrots in a large serving bowl. Pour dressing over the pilaf and gently toss.

527

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Citrus-Soy Dressing, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon), and more.

Yes, Quinoa Pilaf With Citrus-Soy Dressing falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quinoa Pilaf With Citrus-Soy Dressing

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