Quinoa Pilaf with Red bell pepper, Leek, Carrot, Peas.
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Quinoa Pilaf with Red bell pepper, Leek, Carrot, Peas.
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This quinoa pilaf is a quite neutral flavored(no sharp spice or herbs), so it can go well with any spread.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1/4 cup chopped leek
- 1/3 cup chopped carrots
- 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
- Add other veggies like celery, mushrooms, greens of choice quantities depending on the amount of cooked quinoa
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes or chopped green chili
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 cup peas
- 2/3 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- roasted nuts, cashew or almond slivers, chopped cilantro garnish
Instructions
- Cook Quinoa according to instructions(I usually cook 1/2 cup quinoa it in a little more than 3/4 cups water, roughly 1.5 times water, for about 15 minutes). You can also toast the quinoa a little before adding water for a fluffier nuttier quinoa. Fluff it up as soon as cooked.
- In a pan on medium heat, Oil, Leek, Carrots and Red bell pepper. Add other veggies like celery, mushrooms, greens of choice in quantities depending on the amount of cooked quinoa.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, uncovered, until Leek and Carrots start to get brown on the edges.
- Add chili flakes, dried basil and Peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add in the cooked quinoa, salt and lemon juice and mix well.
- Cook covered on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with roasted nuts(cashew or almond slivers, optional), chopped cilantro and serve hot!
Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition Information
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Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Sodium
172mg
(7%)
Potassium
500mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
4740IU
(95%)
Vitamin C
42.6mg
(47%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Sodium | 172mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 500mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4740IU | 95% |
| Vitamin C | 42.6mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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