Quinoa Pilaf
This delicious quinoa pilaf is simple and can be mdae all in one pan,or with premade quinoa.
Servings 6 as a side dish
Calories 211kcal
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
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
- 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds optional
- Sliced green onion for garnish optional
Instructions
One Pot Method
- Using a fine mesh strainer - rinse quinoa under cold water for a few minutes. Set aside.
- In a skillet - heat olive oil on medium. Add onion, red bell pepper and sauté until onion is barely translucent. Add rinsed quinoa and saute a few minutes until slightly toasted before adding chicken stock.
- Cook covered for about 15-20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, and stir in basil and parsley.
- Top with sliced onions and serve.
Precooked Quinoa Method
- In a skillet on medium heat, heat olive oil. Add red bell pepper and onion. Sautee until onion is barely translucent. Add 1.5-2 cups precooked quinoa to pan. Sautee for 2-3 minutes or until warm throughout. Remove from heat.
- Add almonds, parsley,and basil to pan. Stir to combine. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 652IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg