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This quinoa pilaf is a quite neutral flavored(no sharp spice or herbs), so it can go well with any spread.
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The snow is all gone and finally we got a partly sunny day, though it was still extremely cold.. I froze my toes! Chewie also feels the cold, if we take him on a longer walk he starts jumping instead of walking. Since we were snowed in all of the week, there was a lot of cooking and trials of glutenfree breads and dinner rolls! The dinner rolls were great if you like the sorghum taste..:) I am getting a hang of it now and liking sorghum(Jowar). I will play around with some millet and other whole grains too, lets see.
Quinoa Pilaf with Red bell pepper, Leek, Carrot, Peas.
Ingredients Â
- 1/2 cup Quinoa
- 2 teaspoons Oil
- 1/4 cup chopped Leek
- 1/3 cup chopped Carrots
- 1/3 cup chopped Red bell pepper
- Add other veggies like celery, mushrooms, greens of choice, quantities depending on the amount of cooked quinoa
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes , or chopped green chili
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 cup Peas
- 2/3 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- roasted nuts, cashew or almond slivers, chopped cilantro, garnish
InstructionsÂ
- Cook Quinoa according to instructions(I usually cook 1/2 cup quinoa it in a little more than 3/4 cups water, roughly 1.5 times water, for about 15 minutes). You can also toast the quinoa a little before adding water for a fluffier nuttier quinoa. Fluff it up as soon as cooked.
- In a pan on medium heat, Oil, Leek, Carrots and Red bell pepper. Add other veggies like celery, mushrooms, greens of choice in quantities depending on the amount of cooked quinoa.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, uncovered, until Leek and Carrots start to get brown on the edges.
- Add chili flakes, dried basil and Peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add in the cooked quinoa, salt and lemon juice and mix well.
- Cook covered on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with roasted nuts(cashew or almond slivers, optional), chopped cilantro and serve hot!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Mmm what a recipe. It looks lovely!
This looks like such a tasty and refreshing pilaf. Will definitely be making this 🙂
Sounds yummy..
very healthy bowl packed with all the nutrients! luv it!
Yum and hope to make this soon. Thank you Richa for your continuing efforts to make the world a better place in so many ways.
Thank you Jayanthi.
Thanks Caitlin. quinoa is my new favorite whole grain!
Thank you Deeps and Aarthi!
Awesome Recipe…Thanks for posting it dear..
Aarthi
https://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/
these look delightful & so colourful 🙂
one of my favorite side dishes is quinoa pilaf! yours looks delicious! i love the addition of peas 😉
sounds delicious…will def be a must try for me..:)
Tasty Appetite