Quinoa Chard Pilaf Recipe
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Quinoa Chard Pilaf

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"This simple vegan dish combines the distinctive, nutty flavor of quinoa with chard, mushrooms, and lentils. Try using rainbow chard for a colorful effect!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (81)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 cup canned lentils, rinsed
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 quart vegetable broth
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Mix in quinoa, lentils, and mushrooms. Pour in the broth. Cover, and cook 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the pot from heat. Shred chard, and gently mix into the pot. Cover, and allow to sit 5 minutes, or until chard is wilted.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 224 | Total Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2006 by krs   view full review
This is an excellent recipe. I didn't have any mushrooms, so I used a can of tomatoes with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2006 by yummio   view full review
I always forget how flavorful vegetable stock can be. This recipe was delicious! I used dry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2007 by NY Foodie   view full review
Love this recipe! Healthy, tasty, beautiful. I made a big batch of this (it makes alot) and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2006 by MBUTTLER   view full review
This was pretty good but a little bit bland - I added 1 tsp each of dried basil and oregano,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2008 by NSA453   view full review
What a power meal! It was delicious. I made a few changes... I used 1 cup quinoa and 1 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by Flip Wibbly   view full review
Tried this recipe a few months ago. It was my first experience with quinoa and I must say I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2008 by cindys6436   view full review
I just made this as written except I used dried lentils - I want to eat more chard (I'm...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2006 by bohemianMAMA   view full review
Very yummy! I did make a few little modifications, though. 1st of all, I didn't have quinoa,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by aemill   view full review
Overall, I really enjoyed this although it was a bit bland. I added some tomato sauce once it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2007 by cris   view full review
I love quinoa but I found this recipe very bland even after adding oregano and basil as one...

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