Quinoa Pilaf

Quinoa Pilaf is a nutritious and flavorful dish, combining fluffy quinoa with vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs. This easy-to-make recipe makes for a perfect side or a light main course, showcasing the versatility of quinoa.

Ingredients

• Quinoa - 1 cup
• Vegetable broth - 2 cups
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Frozen peas - 1/2 cup
• Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the diced carrot and bell pepper to the saucepan, and sauté for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
5. Pour in the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the frozen peas, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
7. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.6 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and contains all nine essential amino acids.
• High in fiber, which aids digestion and promotes a healthy gut.

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