Quinoa Almond Pilaf Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegan Recipes. (Quinoa Almond Pilaf Recipe). High-protein side dish with plenty of flavor and crunch. Rinsing the quinoa three times will help to eliminate any bitterness.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 3 servings

Quinoa Almond Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup quinoa

rinsed and drained

1 cup cold water

¼ teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 celery rib

chopped

1 small onion

chopped

1 carrot

chopped

1 clove garlic

minced

8 almonds

coarsely chopped

1 small tomato

seeded and chopped

2 tablespoons raisins

⅛ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

⅛ teaspoon dried thyme

⅛ teaspoon dried oregano

1 pinch coarse sea salt

Chapati (East African Bread)

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Combine quinoa cold water and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil reduce heat to medium-low place a cover on the saucepan and cook until the liquid is fully absorbed about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir celery onion carrot and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is translucent 5 to 7 minutes. Stir almonds tomato raisins salt pepper thyme and oregano into the vegetable mixture; cook and stir 1 minute more.

Step 3

Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir into the mixture in the skillet; cook and stir until evenly mixed and hot about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Divide between 3 plates; sprinkle the top of each portion with a scattering of a few coarse sea salt granules for a surprising crunch of salty goodness.

Nutritional Information

Quinoa Almond Pilaf Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 303.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.2g 12%

Carbohydrates: 33g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 5.9g 24%

Sugars: 8.7g

Fat: 17.1g 26%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 4718.8IU 94%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.4mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 10.6mg 18%

Folate: 51.2mcg 13%

Calcium: 74.7mg 8%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 33.7mg 12%

Potassium: 526mg 15%

Sodium: 506mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 154

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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