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Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

A simple and delicious gluten-free quinoa pilaf.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • ½ cup peas frozen
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 2. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  3. 3. Add diced carrot and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4. Stir in rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
  5. 5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. 6. Add frozen peas, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. 7. Fluff with a fork and serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free, Healthy
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