Quinoa-Leek Pilaf

Name: Quinoa-Leek Pilaf
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 20 servings Kosher salt; 907 grams leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise; 3 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 20 servings Freshly ground pepper; 454 grams 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained; 473 milliliters low-sodium vegetable broth; 473 milliliters water

Quinoa-Leek Pilaf might be just the side dish you are searching for. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 20. One portion of this dish contains roughly 4g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 131 calories. Head to the store and pick up pepper, leeks, quinoa, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes.

Instructions

In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the leeks and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 10 to 12 minutes.

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Salt And Pepper

Leek

Add the quinoa and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until dry, about 5 minutes.

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Quinoa

Add the broth and water to the skillet and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over moderately low heat until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.

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Quinoa

Broth