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quinoa pilaf

Quinoa Pilaf

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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Keyword: pilaf, quinoa
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Chef Abbie Gellman RD

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon onion diced
  • 2/3 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1/8 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/8 cup almonds slivered and toasted
  • 1/8 cup parsley chopped fine

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, sauté garlic and onion in canola oil.
  • Add quinoa and sauté another minute.
  • Add stock and bring to a boil. Add ½ of the salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until done.
  • Add cranberries and fluff. Season with remaining salt as needed. Garnish with toasted almonds and parsley before serving.

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