Quinoa Pilaf
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- 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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Introduction
My husband's nutritionalist gave him this recipe when she recommended that we add more whole grains to our diet. This is a nice alternative to rice. My teenagers called it birdseed but still ate it! My husband's nutritionalist gave him this recipe when she recommended that we add more whole grains to our diet. This is a nice alternative to rice. My teenagers called it birdseed but still ate it!Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1/4 tsp saffron threads
1 2/3 cups chicken broth (heated)
1 cup quinoa (red or white)
1 medium onion, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp toasted cumin seeds
1/2 cup diced red pepper
1 bay leaf
salt to taste
2-3 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
Directions
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.