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Quinoa Pilaf

SUBMITTED BY: Laura Jull  PHOTO BY: sueb 

"Quinoa is a delicately flavored grain, native to South America. It can be found in most health food stores. For even more flavorful pilaf, use vegetable stock in place of the water."
Quinoa Pilaf Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 43 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Pour oil into a medium saucepan, and place over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook and stir for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  2. Using a strainer, rinse quinoa under cold water. Drain well. Stir into the vegetables; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add water, bay leaf and lemon rind and juice; bring to boil. Cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
  3. Discard bay leaf. Stir in peas, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.02 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2004 by ACW5677 
This recipe was very very good. I recommend lots of onions, carrots, celery, and peas. Use a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.02 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2003 by LNR 
Substitued veg. broth for the water- used edamame (vegetable soybeans) instead of peas, bell... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.02 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by LOPEALOT 
This recipe was alright, but wound up being somewhat disappointing. The end result was kind... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.02 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2004 by STEPHANIE HUNTJENS-WHITE 
This recipe is great. My kids think that it is rice and ask me to make the "good rice". I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.02 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2003 by SWEET BABOO 
This was pretty good. I didn't have celery or a lemon so just used lemon juice. It was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.02 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2004 by Lilanya 
Great dish!!! I loved it and even my boyfriend loved it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.02 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2007 by Larry 
Great Recipe as written. Quinoa is a new 'discovery' for me, so it is nice to get some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.02 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2006 by Mark P 
Simple and unremarkable. Basically like rice and vegetables. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.02 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2005 by njmom 
I can only give this 4 stars....although I loved it, my husband was less than thrilled....I'll... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.02 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2003 by VEGGIRL1 
Alot of work for a side dish. I thought it was ok, but, my husband didn't like it. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Quinoa Pilaf

Servings Per Recipe: 3

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 195

  • Total Fat: 6.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 77mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.1g
  • Protein: 6.1g

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