Quinoa Pilaf

Serves 4
Time 25 min

Dried cherries and toasted pecans add wonderful flavor and color to this quinoa dish. Serve it alongside roasted chicken or salmon and a green salad.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1 cupquinoa
    1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
    1/4 cupchopped fresh chives
    2 cupsgluten-free low-sodium vegetable broth
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/8 teaspoonground black pepper
    1/3 cupdried cherries (optional)
    1/4 cupchopped toasted pecans

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Method

Rinse quinoa and drain it well.


In a deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat.


Add chives and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.


Stir in quinoa and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until the skillet gets dry.


Pour in vegetable broth, salt and pepper, and bring just to a boil.


Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Stir in cherries and pecans.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

300

Total Fat

12g

Saturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

500mg

Total Carbohydrate

42g

Dietary Fiber

6g

Total Sugars

7g

Protein

8g

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