Toasted Quinoa (Or Barley) Pilaf Recipe

Name: Toasted Quinoa (Or Barley) Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon minced); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups quinoa (or barley); 3 cups sodium-free chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed); 1 bay leaf; 1 cup roasted red pepper, diced; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon minced)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups quinoa (or barley)
3 cups sodium-free chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed)
1 bay leaf
1 cup roasted red pepper, diced
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
In a large saucepan, cook shallots and garlic in hot oil over medium heat until tender.
2
Carefully stir in quinoa or barley.
3
Cook and stir about 5 minutes or until quinoa or barley is golden brown.
4
Carefully stir in broth, thyme, and bay leaf and bring to boiling; reduce heat.
5
Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender and fluffy (cook barley about 10 minutes or until tender and liquid is absorbed).
6
Discard bay leaf.
7
Gently stir in roasted peppers.
8
Season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped, 6 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon minced), 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 cups quinoa (or barley), and more.

Yes, Toasted Quinoa (Or Barley) 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 Quinoa (Or Barley) Pilaf

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