Quinoa Pilaf

Sean

This quinoa pilaf makes for a perfectly light side dish that is easy to make and tastes great. Made with sultanas, fresh mint, parsley, and pine nuts it is a perfect side dish for any Mediterranean, beef or lamb dish.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Mediterranean

Servings servings

Calories 152 kcal

Equipment

Casserole dish with lid

Ingredients

2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup quinoa uncooked
1 cup onion chopped
¼ cup shallots chopped
¼ cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons parsley chopped
2 tablespoons mint chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic minced
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a casserole dish heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onions and shallots and cook until translucent, for about 5 minutes.
1 cup onion, ¼ cup shallots, 1 tablespoon olive oil
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the quinoa and stir to toast. This will take 2-3 minutes.
1 cup quinoa, 1 tablespoon garlic, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Add the vegetable stock and salt, bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
2 cups vegetable stock, ¼ teaspoon salt
Fluff with a fork then stir in the parsley, pine nuts, golden raisins/sultanas and mint.
¼ cup golden raisins, 3 tablespoons pine nuts, 2 tablespoons parsley, 2 tablespoons mint

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 312mgPotassium: 247mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 267IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg

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Keyword 30 minute recipe, Healthy, Qunioa pilaf