Quinoa pilaf with pine nuts Recipe

Name: Quinoa pilaf with pine nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts; 2 large onions, chopped; 8 cloves garlic, minced or pressed; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 red bell peppers or 1 green bell pepper; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 cups quinoa; 3 ⅓ cups water; 1 cup chopped fresh basil; 3 cups fresh corn kernels or 3 cups frozen corn kernels; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2 large onions, chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red bell peppers or 1 green bell pepper
4 teaspoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons ground coriander
2 cups quinoa
3 ⅓ cups water
1 cup chopped fresh basil
3 cups fresh corn kernels or 3 cups frozen corn kernels
salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Spread nuts in a single layer on an unoiled baking sheet.
3
Bake for 3-5 minutes, or until slightly deepened in color.
4
Set aside.
5
In a heavy saucepan, saute onions and garlic in oil until softened.
6
Add bell pepper, cumin and coriander; continue to saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
While vegetables cook, place quinoa in a fine sieve and rinse well under cold running water for 1-2 minutes.
8
Add rinsed quinoa and water to saucepan, cover tightly and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
9
Stir in basil and corn, and cook 5-10 minutes longer, or until quinoa is tender.
10
Stir to fluff it, add salt and pepper to taste and top with toasted pine nuts.

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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 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, 2 large onions, chopped, 8 cloves garlic, minced or pressed, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Quinoa pilaf with pine nuts 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 pine nuts

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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