Quinoa Pilaf With Dried Fruit And Pecans Recipe

Name: Quinoa Pilaf With Dried Fruit And Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup minced onion; 2 cups vegetable stock; 1/2 cup golden raisin; 1/2 cup chopped dried apricot; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

3 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup minced onion
2 cups vegetable stock
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup chopped pecans

1
Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil; stir in the quinoa.
2
Decrease heat to low and cook, covered, 10-15 minutes or until tender.
3
Remove from heat and drain well.
4
Heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; stir/saute onion until golden.
5
Add in the stock, raisins, apricots, cranberries, salt, coriander, pepper, and lemon zest; bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
6
Add in the quinoa; stir to combine.
7
Cover and decrease heat to very low; cook 5 minutes.
8
Stir in the pecans; fluff and serve.

193

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 3 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup minced onion, 2 cups vegetable stock, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Pilaf With Dried Fruit And Pecans 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!

Quinoa Pilaf With Dried Fruit And Pecans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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