Spicy Quinoa Pilau Recipe

Name: Spicy Quinoa Pilau
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 6 cloves; 4 cardamom pods, crushed; 1 chili pepper, chopped; 1 sweet potato, finely diced; 1 leek, chopped; 2 cups quinoa; 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 2 bay leaves, broken; 1 cup cauliflower floret; 1 cup peas

Servings: persons

1 onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
6 cloves
4 cardamom pods, crushed
1 chili pepper, chopped
1 sweet potato, finely diced
1 leek, chopped
2 cups quinoa
4 cups water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon coriander seed
2 bay leaves, broken
1 cup cauliflower floret
1 cup peas

1
In a large pot, fry the onion in a little oil.
2
Add the garlic, cloves, cardamom and chili pepper, and fry a bit more.
3
Add the vegetables (if using any frozen vegetables, don't add them in just yet) and continue frying.
4
Add the quinoa, water, cinnamon, coriander seeds, and bay leaves.
5
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 12 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed the water.
6
About halfway through the simmering, stir in any frozen vegetables you want to add.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, sliced, 4 garlic cloves, crushed, 6 cloves, 4 cardamom pods, crushed, and more.

Yes, Spicy Quinoa Pilau 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.

Spicy Quinoa Pilau

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