Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2008

This is a tasty, basic pilaf, open to many variations. I'm always on the lookout for new ways to cook quinoa because it is so super good for you and this is a nice, straightforward way to prepare it. I echo the sentiment of the reviewer who said to follow the directions and **RINSE** quinoa before cooking. It has a natural coating that is very bitter and must be rinsed off. It takes one minute, but means the difference between yummy and inedible.

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NITROJEN

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Elk Grove, California, USA

Living In: Crestwood, Kentucky, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 6, 2008

Surprisingly good! I tasted this prior to adding the parsley and walnuts and thought it was kind of bland. The finished product is very tasty though. Simple and easy recipe, would definitely make again.

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rccourtney

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: May 20, 2008

This is a pretty basic pilaf recipe, and it's fine. However, I think it's really important to stress in the recipe that you have to rinse the quinoa really well before you cook it!!! Otherwise it tastes terrible.

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METERMAID

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Pompano Beach, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 6, 2007

Really light and healthy feeling. Tremendously easy to prepare.

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Irene

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2006

Not bad at all! And my kids actually liked it and asked for 2nds!!

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03momoftwo

Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2005

I really liked this pilaf. I'm not a vegetarian, so I used chicken broth in place of the vegetable broth and added some salt, since my broth was homemade and hadn't had salt added. I think quinoa itself is a flavor that takes getting used to, but I really enjoyed this dish.

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