Quinoa Squash Pilaf Recipe

Name: Quinoa Squash Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth; 1/4 cup water; 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced; 1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced; 1 cup chopped leeks (white portion only); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large tomato, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
1/4 cup water
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 cup chopped leeks (white portion only)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped

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In a
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coated with cooking spray, toast the quinoa over medium heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
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In a small saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
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In a
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, saute the zucchini, yellow squash and leeks in oil until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomato, cilantro, seasonings and quinoa; heat through. Add spinach; cook and stir until spinach is wilted.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed, 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth, 1/4 cup water, 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Squash Pilaf falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Squash Pilaf

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