Best Herbed Quinoa And Chickpea Pilaf Recipes
CHICKPEA-QUINOA PILAF (VEGAN)
Delicious! The quinoa really absorbs all the spices in this recipe and the chickpeas are a welcome addition. Feel free to use different beans if you want! This recipe came from Veganomicon.
Provided by PDX Meems
Categories Grains
Time 54m
Yield 4-6 side-dish servings, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small stockpot over medium heat, saute the onions in olive oil for about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and salt; saute for another minute.
- Add the quinoa and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add the chickpeas and broth; cover and bring to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling, lower the heat to very low, cover, and cook for about 18 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water; stir occasionally.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
HERBED QUINOA PILAF
Provided by B. Smith
Categories Herb Onion Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Basil Pine Nut Quinoa Summer Healthy Vegan Simmer Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place quinoa in large strainer. Rinse under cold running water until water is clear. Transfer quinoa to large saucepan; add 4 1/2 cups water and salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to large bowl; fluff with fork. Stir in oil and lemon juice. Cool to room temperature. Mix in pine nuts and red onion. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.) Mix in basil.
QUINOA PILAF WITH VEGGIES AND CHICKPEAS
Delicious gluten-free side or main dish!
Provided by Ashley Hume Saar
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine chicken stock and quinoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add asparagus, bell peppers, and onion; cook and stir until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in chickpeas. Pour in 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and cook until reduced, about 4 minutes. Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir in cooked quinoa. Drizzle 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar over pilaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 659.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
HERBED QUINOA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 23m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, add the chicken stock, lemon juice and quinoa. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- For the dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, basil, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa and toss until all the ingredients are coated. Transfer the quinoa to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.
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