Quinoa Pilaf

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • 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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Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 tsp grapeseed oil
    1 bunch scallions
    1 large carrot, diced
    1/2 large red pepper, diced
    1 stalk celery, chopped
    1 cup quinoa, thoroughly rinsed
    2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
    2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
    salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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.