How to Make Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quinoa is a highly nutritious and versatile grain that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Its unique nutty flavor and fluffy texture make it a great base for a variety of dishes, including this delicious Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf. This dish is not only packed with flavor, but also with a range of nutrients that make it a perfect choice for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Quinoa is known for being a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids that the...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Discard bay leaf. Stir in peas, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    195 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 77mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 423mg