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    Home » Gluten-Free » Quinoa Pilaf

    Quinoa Pilaf

    Published: Feb 1, 2013 · Modified: Nov 14, 2022 by Linda Baker · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Quinoa Pilaf recipe is a really simple and tasty way to incorporate quinoa (another "superfood") into your diet.

    The making of Quinoa Pilaf

    This Quinoa Pilaf is a really simple way to incorporate quinoa (another "superfood") into your diet.

    Cooking Quinoa

    Cooking Quinoa might seem intimidating, but it's actually as easy as cooking any type of rice. Gluten-free, high in protein, although not as high as some other grains and beans, it's easily digested and grows well in poor/dry soils. It is not a grass, but more closely related to spinach and tumbleweeds.

     I've always wanted to eat a tumbleweed. You too?

    The outside coating of Quinoa is slightly bitter and so the grain benefits from a good washing prior to cooking. Rinsing Quinoa removes the bitterness. You don’t need to rinse it if you really don’t mind a bit of bitter in your bite, but once you see all the sediment in the bowl, you probably will want to from now on. My favorite way to rinse quinoa is to place it in a sieve, then dip that into a large bowl of water, agitate, lift the sieve and let it drain. Drain the water, then do it again, and again. Three times should make it perfect.

    LindySez's method of rinsing quinoa

     Quinoa being rinsed. Can you see all the sediment?

    "Everyone loved this recipe, including my son’s girlfriend who could be described as a “cautious” eater"

    I served this Quinoa Pilaf with a simple baked chicken breast along with some steamed green beans which made an easy, tasty meal in less than 30 minutes that was also low in fat and calories, and high in satisfaction and taste.

    Quinoa Pilaf

    Try this Quinoa Pilaf with

    Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu with Dijon Mustard Sauce

    Or as a real super powerhouse

     Roasted Salmon and Red Pepper Sauce

    quinoa pilaf cooked with peppers and herbs

    Quinoa Pilaf

    LindySez
    This Quinoa Pilaf recipe is a really simple and tasty way to incorporate quinoa (another “superfood”) into your diet.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Rice & Grains, Side Dish, Vegetarian
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 173 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup quinoa use any type I used multi-colored
    • 2 cups water or chicken stock or combo
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • ⅓ cup each finely diced red and orange or yellow bell pepper
    • ¼ cup sliced green onions white and green parts
    • ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Rinse the quinoa at least 3 times in freshwater. Put into a rice cooker; add 2 cups water, a pinch of salt, and the butter. Cover and turn the cooker on, cook until the cooker turns off, about 20 minutes. (Alternatively, place the quinoa into a pot with a tight-fitting lid, add water and butter, bring to a simmer, lower heat, cover and cook for 20 minutes).
    • While the quinoa is cooking, heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium-low heat; add pepper and onions, sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
    • When the quinoa is cooked and the vegetables are tender, combine; stir in the parsley. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gSodium: 195mgSugar: 1gFiber: 7gCholesterol: 9mgCalories: 173kcalPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gFat: 11gProtein: 4gCarbohydrates: 19g
    Keyword easy quinoa pilaf, pilaf recipe quinoa, quinoa
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    Comments

    1. Elle

      January 16, 2014 at 3:23 pm

      Your pictures make it a piece of cake, or in this case quinoa! This is also a great dish for those of us who can't eat many grains because of the gluten. One, I have yet to try!

      Reply
    2. Cher

      January 16, 2014 at 4:12 pm

      Wow!! The Quinoa with chicken sounds AWESOME!! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Jessica

      January 16, 2014 at 6:17 pm

      This looks delicious! I have quinoa but haven't made it yet, so I am excited to give this recipe a try!

      Reply
    4. Vidya Sury

      January 16, 2014 at 7:08 pm

      Looks so very pretty, Linda. I love that I can experiment with this recipe using rice, semolina and just about any of our staples.

      (Love that recipe rating widget :D)

      Reply
    5. Tammy

      January 20, 2014 at 12:17 am

      Okay Linda, because everything you make is FABULOUS, I'm going to make my husband try to make this and see if I like it. Because I TRUST you. Even with quinoa.

      Reply
      • LindySez

        January 22, 2014 at 9:50 am

        Haha, if my son's particular eating girlfriend liked it and ate it, then I think you are safe to like it 🙂 ~ Cheers

        Reply

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