Quinoa Veggie Pilaf I Made It Ii

Quinoa Veggie Pilaf

eastcoaster 3 years ago
I made this for lunch yesterday, a quick and easy recipe. I did not have any bell peppers so i added mixed vegetables. I did use chicken broth. I also added some bacon:) I couldn’t resist.
What I did is after I rinsed the Quinoa I toasted it in a bit on olive oil first before adding it to the broth. I find toasting it brings out a nutty flavor which I like.

Recipe by: Juliagulia.
Quinoa Vegie Pilaf
March 24/2021.
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mommyluvs2cook 3 years ago said:

Oh yum, this sounds perfect to have on hand for lunches!! Healthy too! Beautiful photo, bookmarked :)

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pointsevenout 3 years ago said:

Always have quinoa in my dried goods shelf. Treat it like rice. Maybe I'll try this recipe.

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eastcoaster 3 years ago said:

Thank you Michelle, it is good with the tr colored Quinoa also:))

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eastcoaster 3 years ago said:

Pointsevenout, i always have Quinoa in the house.

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Cosmicmother 3 years ago said:

Beautiful photo Manella! I love all the veggies in it, making it colorful and delicious. :)

I've only made quinoa once or twice and haven't liked it. Not sure why? perhaps the texture.... I do love other grains like farro, freekeh or bulgur. ..just haven't found the love for quinoa yet... lol ;)

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mommyluvs2cook 3 years ago said:

Quinoa is a little finicky to get to that soft fluffy texture. Mine comes out chewy often, but I don't mind it. I do see how it can bother you Shona. Here is a blog link of how this person gets it softer https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/how-to-cook-quinoa/ I haven't tried it but I'm going to!

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pointsevenout 3 years ago said:

I fix it just like rice. 1 cup quinoa with 2 cups water yields 3 cups of simmered quinoa on low for 30 minutes for soft quinoa with all the water gone. 1+2=3. Don't believe I've roasted it for a more nutty flavor though.

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eastcoaster 3 years ago said:

Thank you Shona. The first couple of times i made Quinoa I did not care for it. I find that if you toast it first, cook it in broth and then add it to the pan you cook the veggies in it picks up the flavor of all. It is a required taste for sure:)))

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eastcoaster 3 years ago said:

Thank for the information Pointsevenout. I find toasting it brings a nutty flavor to it.

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Cosmicmother 3 years ago said:

Thanks for the tips everyone! I will have to try it again one day soon.....I know with whole grain farro it took me a few tries to get it right as well. "If at first you don't succeed, try, try and try again!" ;)

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