Quinoa Pilaf
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 tsp grapeseed oil1 bunch scallions1 large carrot, diced1/2 large red pepper, diced1 stalk celery, chopped1 cup quinoa, thoroughly rinsed2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)salt and pepper to taste
Always rinse quinoa before using, to get rid of its bitter coating.
Heat grapeseed oil in a medium saucepan. Sauté vegetables for 5 minutes. Add rinsed quinoa and toast for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Add olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 6
Serving Size: 6 1/2 cup servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KATECAKE.
Heat grapeseed oil in a medium saucepan. Sauté vegetables for 5 minutes. Add rinsed quinoa and toast for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Add olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 6
Serving Size: 6 1/2 cup servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KATECAKE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 219.1
- Total Fat: 11.4 g
- Cholesterol: 1.7 mg
- Sodium: 341.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 25.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 5.2 g
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