Quinoa Pilaf
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/4 tsp saffron threads1 2/3 cups chicken broth (heated)1 cup quinoa (red or white)1 medium onion, minced1 tbsp olive oil2 tsp toasted cumin seeds1/2 cup diced red pepper1 bay leafsalt to taste2-3 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
Steep saffron in chicken broth.
Rinse quinoa under running cold water and drain well.
In a saucepan, cook the onion in the oil over moderate heat until softened, Add the garlic and cumin seed and cook stirring 1 minute more. Add the broth mixture, quinoa, red pepper, bay leaf and salt, bring to a boil and simmer, covered for 15 minutes. remove pan from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Service with fresh cilantro. Serves 4
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SJOHNSON44.
Rinse quinoa under running cold water and drain well.
In a saucepan, cook the onion in the oil over moderate heat until softened, Add the garlic and cumin seed and cook stirring 1 minute more. Add the broth mixture, quinoa, red pepper, bay leaf and salt, bring to a boil and simmer, covered for 15 minutes. remove pan from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Service with fresh cilantro. Serves 4
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SJOHNSON44.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 225.5
- Total Fat: 6.6 g
- Cholesterol: 2.1 mg
- Sodium: 402.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 35.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
- Protein: 7.0 g
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