Quinoa Pilaf

Name: Quinoa Pilaf
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 Tbsp and 1 Tbsp; 1 mediums yellow onion, finely chopped; 0 bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 Tbsps pine nuts; 237 milliliters uncooked quinoa; 473 milliliters water; 1 pinch Pinch freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh mint; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh basil or Thai basil; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives (or green onions including the greens); 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, chopped; 1 serving Salt and pepper

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Quinoa Pilaf a try. One serving contains 357 calories, 10g of protein, and 18g of fat. This gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe serves 3. If you have cucumber, thai basil, salt and pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes.

Instructions

Rinse quinoa if instructed on box: Check your box of quinoa, if it recommends rinsing the quinoa, place the quinoa in a large sieve and rinse it until the water runs clear. (Some brands don't require rinsing.)

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Sauté onion, bell pepper, garlic, pine nuts:

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Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil on medium high heat in a 1 1/2 to 2 quart pot.

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Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic and pine nuts and cook, stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent, but not browned.

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Add quinoa:

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Add the uncooked quinoa and cook, stirring occasionally for a couple more minutes. You can let some of the quinoa get a little toasted.

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Add water, salt, bring to simmer:

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Add 2 cups of water and one teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low so that the quinoa and water are simmering while the pot is partially covered (enough to let out some steam).

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Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed.

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Remove from heat and put into a large serving bowl. Fluff up with a fork.

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