Appetizer for 2

Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf

Name: Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa; 2 tsp oil; 1/4 cup chopped leek; 1/3 cup chopped carrots; 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/4 tsp chili flakes; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1/4 cup peas; 2/3 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp lemon juice; roasted nuts (optional)

Quinoa cooks with leek, carrot, pepper, peas, herbs, and chili for a colorful pilaf finished with lemon juice.

$0.71per serving $

30 minstart to table

2servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa
2 tsp oil
1/4 cup chopped leek
1/3 cup chopped carrots
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 tsp chili flakes
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 cup peas
2/3 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lemon juice
roasted nuts (optional)

Steps

Rinse the quinoa with water and drain it.
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then cook the leek, carrots, and red bell pepper for 5 minutes.
Stir in the quinoa, chili flakes, dried basil, salt, and 1 cup water.
Cover and simmer for 18 minutes, until the quinoa is tender and its grains open.
Stir in the peas and lemon juice, cover, and rest for 2 minutes.