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Quinoa Pilaf
Serves 4
Time 25 min
Dried cherries and toasted pecans add wonderful flavor and color to this quinoa dish. Serve it alongside roasted chicken or salmon and a green salad.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 2 cups gluten-free low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup dried cherries (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
Method
Rinse quinoa and drain it well.
In a deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Add chives and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
Stir in quinoa and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until the skillet gets dry.
Pour in vegetable broth, salt and pepper, and bring just to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Stir in cherries and pecans.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 300 calories (110 from fat), 12g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 42g carbohydrates (6g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 8g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 2 cups gluten-free low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup dried cherries (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans