Toasted Quinoa Pilaf
- Total Time
- 20 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1cup raw quinoa
- 2cups water
- 4tablespoons sweet butter or vegetable oil or both
- 2cups finely chopped onions
- 1Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
- ½teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2tablespoons finely minced parsley
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
341 calories; 17 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 41 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 8 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 701 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Place the quinoa in a large, ungreased skillet and toast it, stirring frequently, over medium heat until it has a nutty aroma and has darkened slightly. Remove the quinoa from the pan and simmer in water, covered, until tender. There should be about 4 cups.
- Step 2
Heat butter or oil or both in the skillet. Add onions and apple and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they become very tender and golden brown.
- Step 3
Stir in the cooked quinoa. Add thyme, season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook gently until heated through. Fold in parsley and serve as a side dish with poultry or meat or use as a stuffing.
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Comments
I cooked as directed, but for some reason the dish had a bitter flavor. I added raisins and a pinch of cinnamon and it was great.
Easy and perfect. I used whatever apple was in the refrigerator (forgot to peel it), added some hot pepper flakes and fresh chives. It's a whatever recipe that can complete a dinner.
I enjoyed this mixture. I cooked my Quinoa in vegetable broth that I had on hand. In addition to the veggies in the recipe, I also added about 1/4C chopped red bell pepper as well as pecans that the other reader-chef mentioned. Delightful side with my braised salmon!
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