Quinoa Pilaf
Recipe Type:
Vegetarian
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
| Recipe Yield | 17.65 oz |
| Number of Servings | 4 |
| Serving Size | 4.41 oz |
Ingredients
7.06 oz
Quinoa
13.52 fl oz
vegetable broth
3.53 oz
onion
3.53 oz
carrot
3.53 oz
bell pepper
2 cloves
garlic
2 tbsp
olive oil
1 tsp
Cumin
1 tsp
Paprika
0.5 tsp
Salt
0.5 tsp
Black pepper
0.71 oz
fresh parsley
2 tbsp
Lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
Step 2
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
Step 3
Add quinoa, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
Step 4
Remove from heat and let the pilaf rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork. Stir in freshly chopped parsley and lemon juice.
Step 5
Serve the quinoa pilaf as a side dish or a main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Fat:
6 g
(54
kcal)
Protein:
6 g
(24
kcal)
Carbohydrates:
26 g
(104
kcal)
| Calories | 7.938 kcal | 0.4% |
| Vitamin A | 2.205 IU | 0.25% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1764 g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0441 g | 0.04% |
| Fat | 0.2646 g | 0.19% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.1466 g | 0.23% |
| Sodium | 22.05 mg | 4.41% |
| Fibers | 0.1764 g | 0.46% |
| Sugars | 0.1764 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2646 g | 0.31% |
| Vitamin C | 1.764 mg | 1.96% |
| Calcium | 0.1764 mg | 0.04% |
| Iron | 0.441 mg | 0.09% |
| Potassium | 8.82 mg | 1.76% |
| Alcohol | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.441 mg | 33.92% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1764 mg | 1.18% |
| Zinc | 0.1764 mg | 0.04% |
| Selenium | 0.2646 mcg | 0.05% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
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