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Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

A simple and healthy quinoa pilaf recipe.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and diced carrot, cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
  7. Fluff with a fork, season with salt and pepper, and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegetarian
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