Best Quinoa Pepper Pilaf Recipes
QUINOA AND PEPPER PILAF
Protein-packed quinoa is toasted, then cooked until tender with sweet peppers and garlic for a hearty side dish. You can serve this wholesome grain dish hot, at room temperature or even chilled--perfect for any season!
Provided by Swanson®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Swanson®
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the peppers and quinoa and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the broth and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Stir in the parsley. Season, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 271.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
QUINOA PEPPER PILAF
This protein-packed quinoa is toasted, then cooked until tender with sweet peppers and garlic for a hearty side dish or add some meat or seafood for the main dish! This dish is from Swanson Vegetable Broth. I think this is another great way to use quinoa other than in a salad.
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Vegetables
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Heat the oil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the peppers and quinoa and cook for 2 minutes, stirring every once in awhile.
- 2. Stir in the broth and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Stir in the parsley. Season , if desired.
- 3. Note: For the main dish add: some sweet potato cut into bite size pieces some chicken -cut in bite size pieces some peas Salt & pepper Some fresh cilantro chili pepper chopped from jar
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