Quinoa Pilaf with Pine Nuts

Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger Episode: Expect the Unexpected

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
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Yield:
6 servings, serving size 3/4 cup

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 25 min

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Directions

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Salt and pepper

Put the broth and quinoa in a medium sized saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and grain is tender.

Meanwhile, toast the nuts in a large dry skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove nuts from pan and set aside. Heat the oil in the same skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and begin to brown, about 6 minutes.

When the quinoa is done, fluff with a fork and transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in the pine nuts, onions, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Per Serving:

Calories 180; Total Fat 8 g; (Sat Fat 1 g, Mono Fat 3 g, Poly Fat 3 g) ; Protein 6 g; Carb 23 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 30 mg

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recipe Quinoa Pilaf with Pine Nuts
Anne Mantua, NJ 11-15-2009
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I'm a Beliver!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is a tasty, healthy side dish and I used this recipe the first time I ever made quinoa. (I added some grated ginger to... the onions because we had some to use). My husband has been asking me to make this side dish ever since.Read more
recipe Quinoa Pilaf with Pine Nuts
sarah rockville, MD 11-04-2009
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wonderful!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made it the other night and my family lived it. I made it with nut crusted chicken and it was good too.
recipe Quinoa Pilaf with Pine Nuts
Donna Schererville, IN 09-01-2009
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Who Knew Quinoa Was So Good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm glad I bought that 4 lb bag of organic quinoa from Costco now :) This is a great recipe that can be altered for many... different tastes and flavors. Healthy and delicious. Even my white-rice dependent husband loved it.Read more
recipe Quinoa Pilaf with Pine Nuts
Dana La Porte, TX 08-25-2009
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Needed a little something
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I tried this recipe to look for something different. Plus my mother had quinoa in her pantry to try and I cooked it for her.... This recipe was good but next time I make it, I will try it without the parsley. Thanks for the healthy recipe and my kids loved it.Read more
recipe Quinoa Pilaf with Pine Nuts
lori san francisco, CA 08-09-2009
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betta' with feta
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wasn't my idea but friend made it with crumbled feta & halved cherry tomatoes, drizzle of olive oil at the end-... SCRUMPTIOUS!!!Read more
recipe Quinoa Pilaf with Pine Nuts
Mona Davie, FL 07-22-2009
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Nutritious & Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I cooked the quinoa in vegetable broth and substituted craisins for the parsley. I had some women over for a meeting. When... they heard that I made this dish, many asked to taste it. Even cold, it was a hit. Best of all, if you're Jewish, quinoa, which acts like a grain, but isn't, is a perfect substitue for rice during Passover. Read more