Toasted Almond And Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

Name: Toasted Almond And Quinoa Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well and drained; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 shallot, peeled and finely diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 carrot, peeled and diced; 2 medium beets, peeled and diced; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 cup toasted slivered almonds; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed well and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, peeled and finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 carrot, peeled and diced
2 medium beets, peeled and diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup toasted slivered almonds
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1
In a medium sauce pan, bring broth to boil over medium-high heat. Add drained quinoa. Cover and reduce heat, simmering until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes (20 for millet). Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes (15 for millet). Fluff with fork and set aside.
2
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots and cook just until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, salt, and pepper and cook until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Add carrots, beets, and green onions, tossing to coat and cook 2 minutes. Stir in almonds and quinoa and toss gently until well combined. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm or at room temperature. (Crumbled blue cheese optional topping).

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups chicken broth, 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well and drained, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 shallot, peeled and finely diced, and more.

Yes, Toasted Almond And Quinoa 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.

Toasted Almond And Quinoa Pilaf

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