Quinoa Pilaf

Name: Quinoa Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups quinoa, rinsed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 shallot, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 tsp salt

Light, fluffy quinoa toasted and cooked in vegetable broth with herbs and lemon. A protein-rich grain side that pairs with nearly any main dish.

25 minEasyServes 4195 cal/serving

AmericanSideStovetopVegetarianVeganLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 cups quinoa, rinsed
2 tbsp olive oil
2 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Rinse 1.5 cups rinsed quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water for 30 seconds.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add 2 minced shallot and cook 2-3 minutes until softened.
3

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and the rinsed quinoa. Toast 2 minutes, stirring, until nutty and golden.
4

Pour in 3 cups vegetable broth and 1/2 tsp salt. Boil, then cover and reduce to lowest heat.
5

Cook 15 minutes, then rest covered 5 minutes.
6

Fluff with fork. Stir in 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.

Questions

How long does Quinoa Pilaf keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Quinoa Pilaf?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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