Best Broccoli Quinoa Pilaf Recipes

ITALIAN BROCCOLI AND QUINOA PILAF

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Grains and vegetables unite! Quinoa, broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes come together in this simple side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked quinoa, well rinsed, drained
1/4 cup julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
Shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook about 2 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
Add quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, salt and water. Heat to boiling. Cover; reduce heat. Simmer 8 minutes. Uncover; stir in broccoli. Cover; cook 7 to 8 minutes longer or until broccoli and quinoa are tender.
To serve, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

BROCCOLI-QUINOA PILAF

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Categories Broccoli

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
kosher salt and black pepper
1 c. quinoa, rinsed well
2 c. chopped broccoli
1/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
2 scallions, sliced

Steps:

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/3 tsp pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until softened and starting to brown, 3-4 min 2. Add the quinoa and 1 1/2 c. water to the saucepan and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until almost all the water has evaporated, 10-12 min. Fold the broccoli and raisins into the quinoa, cover, and cook until the quinoa and broccoli are tender, 8-10 min. more. Remove from hear and fold in the almonds, scallions, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 pepper.