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Quinoa Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Quinoa Pilaf
Quinoa Pilaf from tsgcookin.com

Description

Quinoa rice pilaf is a healthy and delicious dish that combines the nutty flavor of quinoa with the light texture of rice. This dish is perfect as a side dish or as a main course for a vegetarian meal. The dish is easy to make, and it can be customized with your favorite herbs and spices.

Prep Time

Preparation time for this dish is approximately 20 minutes.

Cook Time

Cook time for this dish is approximately 30 minutes.

Ingredients

The ingredients required to make quinoa rice pilaf are:
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

The equipment required to make quinoa rice pilaf are:
  • Large pot with lid
  • Strainer
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon

Method

  1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a strainer under running water.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add the rinsed quinoa and rice to the pot and stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
  5. Add the vegetable broth, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the pot and stir to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.
  7. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the quinoa and rice are tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat and let the quinoa rice pilaf sit covered for 5 minutes.
  9. Fluff the quinoa rice pilaf with a fork and serve.

Notes

You can customize the quinoa rice pilaf recipe by adding your favorite herbs and spices. You can also add vegetables like peas, carrots, and bell peppers to the dish to make it more nutritious.

Nutrition Info

This recipe yields approximately 6 servings. Each serving contains the following nutrition information:
  • Calories: 220
  • Total Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 2g
  • Protein: 6g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to rinse the quinoa thoroughly to remove any bitter taste.
  • You can use any type of rice for this recipe, but I recommend using long-grain white rice.
  • Make sure to use vegetable broth instead of water for extra flavor.
  • You can add a squeeze of lemon juice to the quinoa rice pilaf before serving for extra freshness.

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