Quinoa Pilaf
Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is considered a complete protein source as it contains all nine essential amino acids.
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
- 1/2 cup Dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup Pine nuts
- 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil and add the rinsed quinoa. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the carrot and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa, frozen peas, dried cranberries, pine nuts, parsley, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve the quinoa pilaf as a main dish or as a side dish with your choice of protein.
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.