A versatile Quinoa Pilaf recipe
It's one of the healthiest and most versatile dishes you can do!
If you were going to be stuck on a deserted island for the rest of your life with a food to eat, we would say thatquinoa can very well be your best option. Ok, maybe it's not what you were hoping for, but the quinoa is rich in complex carbohydrates, in healthy fat and has a generous protein profile (plus, quinoa is one of the few rare Complete vegetarian proteins) that makes it one of the healthiest food on the planet (and therefore even more perfect for deserted island on said planet, you end up stuck). Quinoa is also purely tasty and can be used in different different ways, as you will find with this versatile Pilaf. In thisVegan recipe, we'll pair salty, sweet and acidulous tastes in this dish, passing so well to immerse yourself so well, that you may not even notice how healthy it's you're going to start crusting as if you want you to think of taking greasyfried rice with vegetables. This is another dish that is perfect for planning meals, so go ahead and do some extra lots and keep it in the refrigerator because we can promise you, this meal tastes just as well at home and on a desert island.
Nutrition:230 calories, 7 g of grease (1 g saturated), 320 mg of sodium
Serves 4
You will need
1 cup quinoa
1/2 tablespoon of olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, minced
1 carrot, finely chopped
3 cups of vegetable broth with low sodium or water
2 c. To grilled pine nuts
1/4 cup of golden grapes
1/2 cup of chopped fresh parsley
Black salt and pepper
How to do it
- Place the quinoa in a large bowl and rinse in several cold water changes. Drainer carefully.
- Heat the oil in an average saucepan on medium heat.
- Cook the onion and carrot until it is softened, then mix it into the quinoa and cook to grilled grill and remove a hazelnut smell, about 3 minutes.
- Add the broth and bring it simmer.
- Reduce heat at low, cover and simmer until the liquid is completely absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and duveton with a fork. Stir in pines, raisins and parsley.
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