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Quinoa Pilaf

By Kathi & Rachel

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What a fabulous way to get started on this new Quinoa kick!  So easy to make, packed full of veggies and a great change up from rice.

Quinoa Pilaf with veggies in a pretty bowl

I finally took a sip of the Quinoa Kool-aid and I am hooked!  Who ever saw that coming?  I used to make fun of all the Quinoa and Kale recipes out there.   But here I am cooking it up all the time! ( I still don’t eat Kale, but I like Red Chard -not Chardonnay…we know I like that, but Red Swiss Chard – its like Kale’s prettier second cousin with a red ribbon running through it.)

I’ve made about half dozen batches of this Quinoa stuff and am putting it in everything from salad to soup.   I’ve got a great way to make this stuff too.  Oven baked, not stove top and super easy!  Check it out here:

 Oven Baked Quinoa, White and Brown Rice.

When I served it to Mr. Laughing Spatula he didn’t even blink….turns out he thought it was whole wheat Cous Cous which is a staple around here.   I didn’t even have to hide it under his usual plethora of condiments!

This recipe is a basic – you can change out the veggies, add herbs and feta or parm.   The combinations are endless.  Make a double batch and bring for lunch stuffed in a pita or served on lettuce leaves. Olives and Roasted Red Peppers would be great in a chilled version.

If you have never tried Quinoa, this is a perfect way to introduce it to your family – it packs a nice mild nutty flavor and cooks up as easy as rice.  Winner winner, Quinoa for dinner!

To healthy food that doesn’t taste like healthy food!

Clink!

Kathi

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Quinoa Pilaf
4.25 from 4 votes
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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
This is a good basic recipe but change up the veggies, herbs and add some feta or parm and you have a different dish every time!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 as a side dish
: 213 kcal
: Kathi & Rachel
Ingredients
  • 2 cups chicken stock or water
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Sliced green onion for garnish optional
Instructions
  1. Using a fine mesh strainer - rinse quinoa under cold water for a few minutes.
  2. In a skillet - heat up olive oil. Add all the veggies and sauté until cooked but not wilted. Add quinoa and cook a few minutes until slightly toasted. Add chicken stock and almonds.
  3. Cook covered for about 15-20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Top with sliced onions and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Pilaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 124mg5%
Potassium 355mg10%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 2170IU43%
Vitamin C 17.7mg21%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Denise says

    July 16, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    How much does this recipe yield?

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      July 17, 2015 at 2:51 pm

      Hi Denise – I am so bad about adding yield! So sorry. It makes about 6 half cup servings.

      Reply
  2. Robin says

    February 27, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    This recipe is listed under Vegetarian Dishes, but is not vegetarian. It looks good, but it contains chicken stock.
    Whether the chicked is cooked in solid or liquid form, it is still a chicken.

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      February 27, 2015 at 3:55 pm

      Hi Robin – I do not have a ‘vegetarian’ section on my blog so I’m wondering where you are seeing the category. Perhaps it was ‘pinned’ by someone else as vegetarian and you saw it on Pinterest? You could easily sub water to cook the Quinoa in to make it vegetarian.
      Thanks,
      Kathi

      Reply
  3. Beth Cranford says

    February 20, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    I really need to try quinoa. This recipe is so pretty it might be a good one for me to start with. I’m pinning it for my next meal plan.

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      February 26, 2014 at 6:36 pm

      I think you will be surprised how ‘un-weird’ it is 🙂 Tastes a lot like cous cous. I started making it in batches and put it in a container in the fridge now. Thanks for your comment!

      Reply
  4. Anne|Craving Something Healthy says

    February 19, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    I love quinoa too, and I’ve been using it to make quinoa patties/cakes lately. Pinned this recipe and can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  5. whatjessicabaked says

    February 17, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    Yum, this looks divine! I love pilaf, but I’ve never tried quinoa. Definitely need to try it soon! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Kira - HealthAble Old Soul says

    February 16, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    I love the idea of trying something new to change it up a bit with quinoa!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      February 16, 2014 at 6:00 pm

      I’m going to try Southwest version next time. Chopped up Anaheim, corn, black beans…yum!
      Thanks for visiting!
      Kathi

      Reply
  7. Dahn says

    February 15, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    5 stars
    I was hooked the first time I tried quinoa too. I love how quick it is to make too.

    Reply

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