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Quinoa Pilaf Recipe


Quinoa Pilaf Recipe
Tired of the same old rice pilaf? Try this for something different - great served with chicken, or on its own!

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Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp. olive or canola oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 c. chopped carrot (about 2 – 3 med. or 6 – 7 baby carrots)
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 2 c. quinoa, rinsed
  • 4 c. chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 – 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 – 2 tbsp. lemon zest
  • 1 c. frozen peas, thawed
  • salt & pepper to taste

Directions
  1. Heat oil in large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion and cook until it begins to soften – about 3 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, pepper, carrot, and celery. Cook another 5 minutes, or until vegetables start to soften.
  4. Add quinoa, broth, bay leaf, lemon juice and zest.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  6. Cook covered for about 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
  7. Stir in peas and season with salt and pepper.

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Comments


I can't wait to try this. I've been using quinoa quite a bit in the last year and like it better than couscous.


Sounds yummy!


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