Jasmine Rice & Quinoa Pilaf

Name: Jasmine Rice & Quinoa Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Greek Recipes, Greek Side Dishes
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

Light and fluffy, this blend of rice and quinoa has a fun texture, and carrots, onion and broccoli give it pops of flavor. —Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland

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.

Editor's Note

Look for quinoa in the cereal, rice or organic food aisle.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 193 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 505mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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geipa

Jun 6, 2017

Excellent recipe. Left out broccoli because of allergy so added extra carrot. Otherwise made as written-YUM. Easily 5 star and will make again. Thanks for the great recipe.
Trigger_12

Mar 5, 2013

I doubled the recipe and added some cooked chicken and egg at the end to make it more of a stir-fry. My mother raved about it and begged me to give her the recipe!