Quinoa Pilaf
Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is a complete protein source.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
- Add the carrot and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa, frozen peas, dried cranberries, parsley, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- Let the pilaf rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.