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Quinoa Pilaf

Source: dLife

High protein quinoa with a perfect combination of veggies and spices.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	280.3

Total Carbs	45.4 g

Dietary Fiber	6.7 g

Sugars	4.5 g

Total Fat	7.7 g

Saturated Fat	0.9 g

Unsaturated Fat	4.0 g

Potassium	568.6 mg

Protein	9.0 g

Sodium	24.0 mg

Dietary Exchanges 7.7 Fat, 1.1 Vegetables, 2.4 Starch, 0.0 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

1.0
1 each large onion 3.0
3 each medium garlic cloves 1.0
1 tbsp vegetable oil 1.0
1 each medium bell peppers 2.0
2 tsp ground cumin 2.0
2 tsp ground coriander 1.0
1 cup quinoa 1.6667
1.6667 cup cold water 0.5
0 1/2 cup fresh basil 1.5
1 1/2 cup Corn, white, sweet, kernels, fresh 1.0
1 pinch salt and pepper 1.5
1 1/2 tbsp Nuts, pineapple, pignolia, dried

Directions

In a heavy saucepan, saute the onions and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes, until soft. Add the bell peppers, cumin, and coriander and continue to saute for 5 more minutes.
While the vegetables cook, place the quinoa in a fine sieve; rinse under cold running water for a minute or two. Add the rinsed quinoa and the water to the saucepan, cover tightly, and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Stir in the basil and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer, or until the quinoa is tender.
Stir the pilaf to fluff it, add salt and pepper to taste, and top with pine nuts.