Quinoa vegetable pilaf
Quinoa vegetable pilaf is a light, nourishing, and aromatic dish perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner. Vibrant fresh vegetables and subtle spices complement the nutty quinoa without any added sugars or heavy fats. For the fluffiest texture, be sure to rinse the quinoa thoroughly in cold water before cooking to remove any natural bitterness.
Ingredients
- water400 ml
- Olive Oil20 ml
- Garlic2 cloves
- Turmeric powder½ tsp
- ground cumin½ tsp
- Salt1 tsp
Instructions
6 steps- 1
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve under cold running water until the water runs clear, then drain well.
3 min
- 2
Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced carrots, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened.
5 min
- 3
Add diced bell pepper, minced garlic, turmeric, and cumin. Stir and sauté for another 2 minutes until spices release their fragrance.
2 min
- 4
Add the rinsed quinoa and green peas to the pot. Pour in 400 ml of boiling water and add salt. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
2 min
- 5
Cover tightly with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes until quinoa has absorbed all the liquid.
15 min
- 6
Remove from heat, let it rest covered for 5 minutes to steam, then fluff gently with a fork, stir in fresh chopped cilantro, and serve.
5 min
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 269 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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