Best Quinoa And Rice Pilaf Recipes

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QUINOA AND RICE PILAF



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Here's how to cook quinoa with rice: Put them in the pot together and let them simmer until tender. It's really as simple as that! Use the fluffy grains as a side dish or base for a grain bowl. Or try our favorite way to enjoy them -- sprinkled into a salad for a hearty lunch.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 cup long grain rice, such as basmati
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place the quinoa and rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse until the water runs clear. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until foamy. Add the quinoa and rice and cook, stirring to coat with the butter, then add the broth or water. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Cook for 18 minutes, then remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season to taste.

SAVORY RICE AND QUINOA PILAF



Savory Rice and Quinoa Pilaf image

Pretty, delicious, and can easily be personalized. Freeze leftovers for a quick side dish ready in minutes.

Provided by kmforestlakeMN

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups vegetable broth
2 cups basmati rice
1 cup quinoa
2 tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup raisins
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon dried sage

Steps:

  • Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in basmati rice, quinoa, tomatoes, raisins, parsley, salt, pepper, allspice, and sage. Reduce heat and simmer until broth is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.8 calories, Carbohydrate 80 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 852.9 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

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