Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2009

Very tasty. I used a teaspoon of low-sodium bouillon and had to substitute a 1/4 tsp of thyme for the bay leaf. I also left off the celery (didn't have any). Next time I might cut the olive oil down to 2 tsp. Will make often.

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Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2009

This turned out so good that my husband who says he doesn't like quinoa ate all of my leftovers!

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Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2009

this did not turn out well for me, I don't know what I did wrong

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Living In: Camrose, Alberta, Canada

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Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2009

This recipe is just ok. Not sure that I would make it again, my husband and step daughter didn't like it. I thought it was alright but nothing I really enjoyed. I will continue my Quinoa recipe search.

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charlotte

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Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2009

Great recipe. I doubled the quinoa and used chicken broth instead of the water. I doubled that too.I toasted the quinoa a little as well. I cooked it in the rice cooker on steam/cook.. It worked great.I also added a little chopped basil when I served it.

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Pat

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Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2008

The only thing I changed was all of the lemon flavors. I added no lemon anything. Even DH & DS liked this one! Ha Ha they ate something healthy and enjoyed it...shhh don't tell them, lol. After posting I remembered that I had some leftover and the next day I stuffed the Quinoa Pilaf into blanched , green bell peppers, topped with tomato paste and baked like stuffed peppers. That was even better than the pilaf alone...and....healthy!

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Living In: Honesdale, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2008

Our family loves quinoa and I'm always looking for different ways to prepare it. I actually doubled the recipe and added some dry mushrooms and made this the main course. This recipe was a bit bland. I tried to flavor it up by using chicken broth instead of water but found it still lacking. I want to try it again and next time add some garlic with the onion and add more lemon juice. Good recipe to start with though, thank you!

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Shef W

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Reviewed: Jul. 16, 2008

Impressive color combination! Great flavor! Wonderful vegetarian meal!

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sueb

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Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2008

This was really good, even my 9-month old daughter LOVED it. She just kept opening her mouth for more, which these days is pretty uncommon. I didn't add lemon or salt & pepper because I don't give my daughter salt and my husband is not a fan of lemon. What I did add though was some grated cheddar cheese, bell pepper and turkey ham - yum! Definitely will make again!

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KrazyKristi

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Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2008

It has potential, but with the zest and the juice was way too lemony for my taste.

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kduncan

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Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2008

this was okay. It came out a little sticky. And it is slightly sweeter than expected. If I make it again I will use broth instead of water. It got no complaints from the kids.

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MOTHERMINDY

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Reviewed: Feb. 29, 2008

We did not care for this recipe. What a nasty combination of flavor - this is the first time we actually didn't eat something.

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Ellen Pfeiffer

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Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2008

We really like quinoa and this pilaf was good. I liked the hint of citrus. Next time I make it, I will use chicken stock in place of the water. I drizzled some chicken broth over top and it tasted much better.

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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2007

I doubled this recipe - it didn't translate well for me. Sorry! I found it to be a bit sticky even though I rinsed and roasted the quinoa beforehand. I want to cook with this grain more often but won't likely make this recipe again. If you're doubling pay special attention to the new metrics. I think I used too much lemon! Will try a variation of this again I'm sure.

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Amy

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2007

Tastes great cold, too!

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Char

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Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2007

I followed this recipe exactly except I doubled the amount of quinoa and water. It was delicious and had a nice, delicate flavor. I followed one reviewer's advice and dry-toasted the quinoa after I rinsed it. The end result was light and fluffy, and the veggies were perfectly cooked and not mushy. My 3-year-old and 18-month old loved it! Thank you!

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Cynthia

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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2007

Great Recipe as written. Quinoa is a new 'discovery' for me, so it is nice to get some different ideas for using it. Love the lemony flavor dimension. When I made it a second time I added a bouillion cube (chicken flav) to the water, and added fresh mushrooms to the sauteed mixture (just eyeball the amount). Came out even better.

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Larry

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Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2007

I'm giving this one five stars. The fact that one of my kids hated it had nothing to do with the quality of the recipe and everything to do with the fact that he rejects all things new. The other child loved it and cleaned her plate! I can see myself making variations of this recipe from time to time, with different veggies or types of quinoa. The recipe is excellent as is, but also has great potential for modification.

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Mary M.

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Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2007

Quinoa is not only really, really, good for you; it's really, really good! This is an easy, delicious recipe that I will use again. The hardest part is chopping up the veggies. Took it to a pot luck and it was a hit. Thanks, Laura!

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Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2007

I am new to the whole grain scene. This recipe is quite a nice change from the potato/rice rut I fell into. Next time I might use a little less carrot but overall, the dish was very good. I did however use an organic no-chicken stock in lieu of water. That with the fresh lemon, gave it good flavor. I will make this again.

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