Picnic-Perfect Quinoa Pilaf with Fresh Herbs

Name: Picnic-Perfect Quinoa Pilaf with Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 stalk celery, peeled and finely chopped; 2 Tbsps finely chopped chives; 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 59 milliliters finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoons granulated garlic powder; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 118 milliliters frozen peas, thawed; 237 milliliters quinoa; 2 scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced; 4 servings Sea salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 Tbsp finely chopped thyme; 473 milliliters water

Picnic-Perfect Quinoa Pilaf with Fresh Herbs is a gluten free and vegan side dish. One serving contains 212 calories, 8g of protein, and 6g of fat. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. If you have water, quinoa, granulated garlic powder, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes.

Instructions

Bring quinoa and water to boil in a medium pot over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy; about 12-15 minutes.

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Quinoa

Water

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Pot

Transfer quinoa to large mixing bowl and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes.

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Quinoa

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Mixing Bowl

Add the peas, parsley, chives, thyme, scallions, and celery to the quinoa. Stir to combine with a fork.

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Green Onions

Parsley

Celery

Chives

Quinoa

Thyme

Peas

Add the lemon juice, olive oil, granulated garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.Chill pilaf for at least one hour before serving. (Can be refrigerated for up to 8 hours.)

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Granulated Garlic