Quinoa Pilaf
Enjoy this ultra-nutritious, vegetarian dish as a stand alone, side dish, or atop your favorite salad. Quinoa Pilaf is a deliciously and filling accompaniment to almost any menu item. Its nutty flavor, combined with mushrooms, onions, and savory spices, is a delicious alternative to rice or potatoes. Plus, quinoa is the quintessential superfood that combines high amounts of protein, fiber with the right amount of omega 3 fatty acid to help the body ward off many diseases. Give your Quinoa Pilaf some added color and flavor with dried cranberries, or serve it cold on a bed of fresh salad. There are plenty of delicious quinoa add-ins to try.
Learn how to prepare your quinoa perfectly here.
Yields 4 Servings | Serving Size: 1 Cup | Calories: 262 | Previous Points: 5 | Points Plus: 7 | Total Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 86 mg | Carbohydrates: 37 g | Dietary Fiber: 6 g | Sugars: 3 g | Protein: 8 g
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 cup white mushrooms, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 cup Quinoa, pre-rinse (white or red)
- 2 cups vegetable stock, low sodium
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Directions
In a large skillet sauce pan, add oil, turn to medium-low heat, add white mushrooms and saute for about 3 minutes. Add onion, garlic and celery to mushrooms and continue cooking until onion and celery are tender, about 4 minutes.
Add Quinoa, red pepper flakes, black pepper and salt to taste, stir to combine. Add vegetable stock, stir and cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
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