Spicy Quinoa Pilaf With Beet Greens Recipe

Name: Spicy Quinoa Pilaf With Beet Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups quinoua washed; 2 large onions julienned; 2 large carrots sliced; 1 large parsnip sliced; 4 celery sticks chopped; 1 red bell pepper julienned; 7 cloves garlic crushed; 13. 66 ounces coconut milk (1 can); 1 bunch fresh basil chopped; dry spices: paprika, anise seed, curry powder, cumin powder, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt; 3/4 cup grapeseed oil; some water; 1 bunch beet greens chopped

Servings: persons

3 cups quinoua washed
2 large onions julienned
2 large carrots sliced
1 large parsnip sliced
4 celery sticks chopped
1 red bell pepper julienned
7 cloves garlic crushed
13. 66 ounces coconut milk (1 can)
1 bunch fresh basil chopped
dry spices: paprika, anise seed, curry powder, cumin powder, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt
3/4 cup grapeseed oil
some water
1 bunch beet greens chopped

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1. Prepare a large iron cast pot. Turn the heat on medium and pour the oil and 1/2 cup water. Then add the carrots, onions, and parsnips. Saute for 5-6 minutes.
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2. Add the peppers and celery along with all the dry spices and salt. Saute for 5 minutes.
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3. Add the coconut milk and let everything simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes (the quinoa boils fast that is why you want your vegetables tender). If you feel the vegetables mixture is too thick add a some more water.
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4. Add the quinoa. Stir. Turn the heat down at low. Let it simmer for about 10- 15 minutes.
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5. Add the garlic and fresh basil, check if it needs more salt and turn the heat off. Let it sit for half an hour before serving.
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6. In a different pot (wok preferably) saute the greens with a bit of oil, salt, soy sauce for about 3 minutes.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups quinoua washed, 2 large onions julienned, 2 large carrots sliced, 1 large parsnip sliced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Quinoa Pilaf With Beet Greens 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.

Spicy Quinoa Pilaf With Beet Greens

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