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Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf Recipe

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If you've never tried quinoa, this colorful side dish makes a great introduction. The combination is wonderful. —Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland

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Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped carrot
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
1/4 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 cup chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh broccoli

Directions

In a small saucepan, saute onion and carrot in oil until tender. Add rice and quinoa; stir to coat. Stir in broth and pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, adding the broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Yield: 2 servings.

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

Nutritional Facts 1 cup (prepared with reduced-sodium chicken broth) equals 193 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 300 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf in Cooking for 2 Fall 2008, p8

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Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2012 by Ratlova30

This was my first time trying quinoa and it was very good. I added some dried thyme and I swapped out the broccoli for cauliflower to please my fussy mother. I can't want to make it again.

Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2011 by pdzpdz

Excellent recipe. I like the quinoa as a hearty replacement for rice.