Quinoa Pilaf

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    314 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Lunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Quinoa Pilaf

Quinoa pilaf is a high protein dish that's filling & delicious. Add chicken, beef, or tofu for a totally customizable meal!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 ¼ cup quinoa
  • ½ onion finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons shredded carrot
  • 1 tablespoon finely diced celery
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds toasted
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Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain.
  2. Cook onion, garlic and butter in a medium saucepan until tender.
  3. Add quinoa and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
  4. Add broth, carrot, & celery. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove from the heat and cover. Rest 5 minutes.
  6. Fluff with a fork and mix in cranberries, parsley, and almonds. Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Unless you’ve purchased the pre-washed kind, quinoa needs to be rinsed before cooking, to get the residue off the grains. Use a mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly, before adding to the pot.
  • Cranberries and almonds and be replaced with any type of nut or dried fruit. For plumper fruit, add to the pot along with the broth and let it simmer.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 314 (16%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 492mg (21%) Potassium 496mg (14%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1616IU (32%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 314 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 314 16%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 492mg 21%
Potassium 496mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1616IU 32%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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