Recipe courtesy of Mary Sue Milliken
and
Susan Feniger
Quinoa Pilaf
- Level: Easy
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 241
- Total Fat
- 11
- Saturated Fat
- 6
- Carbohydrates
- 26
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 8
- Cholesterol
- 25
- Sodium
- 234
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 large sprigs fresh epazote
1 bay leaf
1 cup quinoa, rinsed, drained well
4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Directions
- Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, epazote and bay leaf. Stir 1 minute. Add quinoa and stir just until coated. Add stock. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. Discard epazote and bay leaf.
- Transfer pilaf to large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley or cilantro.