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Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

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I created this recipe after tasting quinoa at a local restaurant. I really enjoy rice pilaf, but I don’t usually have time to make it. This quick-cooking side is a tasty alternative. –Sonya Fox of Peyton, Colorado

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Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

5 25 30

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quinoa, rinsed

Directions

In a small nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook onion and carrot in oil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, water and salt; bring to a boil.
Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat. Fluff with a fork. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: If using vegetable broth, omit the salt.

Editor's Note: Look for quinoa in the cereal, rice or organic food aisle.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 198 calories, 4 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 434 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 8 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Quinoa Pilaf in Light & Tasty December/January 2007, p15

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Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2012 by ohbladee

I love quinoa! It is so versatile and healthy. You can add anything to it. I have added every vegetable in my fridge to it, mixed it with vegetable, chicken and beef broth. It's great as a side or as a main course, with or without meat.

Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2012 by carsonish

Very easy to make and went perfect with some steaks we had.

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2012 by Becca611

Tried this recipe for my first attempt at ever making or eating Quinoa. I used baby carrots in the recipe (thats what I had on hand) and I thought it was delicious. A good base recipe to add things too like green scallions or whatnot. It did take a longer time than stated to cook all of the broth out but this recipe made me fall in love with this healthy grain! Thanks for sharing it!

Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2011 by Angela W

I used more carrots and more onions, so that I could count this as a starch and a veggie, and it was blah. It definitely needs something green (like in the picture) and needs something more for flavor. Not sure what, but will probably try again.