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

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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.

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Questions

How long does Quinoa Pilaf take?

As written, 25 minutes: 5 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (15 minutes): "Cook 15 minutes, then rest covered 5 minutes."

How do I know when Quinoa Pilaf is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until nutty and golden.

Do I need to rinse the grain for Quinoa Pilaf?

Step 1 reads: "Rinse 1.5 cups rinsed quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water for 30 seconds." Yes. Step 1 washes off what coats the grain: surface starch on rice, which makes it clump and turn gummy, or the bitter natural coating on quinoa. Rinse until the water runs mostly clear.

What can I use instead of shallots in Quinoa Pilaf?

The entry for Quinoa Pilaf calls for 2 shallot, minced. In its place: Use half as much yellow or red onion plus a small clove of garlic.

How long does Quinoa Pilaf keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Quinoa Pilaf within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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