Best Quinoa Pilaf With Caramelized Shallots Walnuts And Roasted Delicata Squash Recipes

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QUINOA PILAF



Quinoa Pilaf image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon preserved lemon rind, finely diced
1 tomato, finely chopped
1 (15-ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained and quartered
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 cup black olives, pitted
1/4 cup currants
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine broth, quinoa, bay leaf, turmeric, salt, pepper and olive oil in a saucepan. Stir in preserved lemon and cover. Simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off heat. Add tomato, artichokes, onion, olives and currants, mix well to combine. Top with mint and serve.

ROASTED MAPLE DELICATA ON QUINOA PILAF



Roasted Maple Delicata on Quinoa Pilaf image

Categories     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Quinoa     Squash     Vegan     Sponsor

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the quinoa pilaf:
3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
For the squash:
2 pounds delicata squash
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon real maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Sea salt and pepper
1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2 teaspoons grapeseed oil
1 teaspoons ancho chili powder
1/4 teaspoons sea salt
Fresh thyme, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a pot, combine the rinsed quinoa with 1 1/4 cups water. Bring it to a boil, then down to a gentle simmer, and cover and cook for 15 minutes. Fluff it with a fork and leave the lid ajar for it to fluff.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. While the quinoa cooks, start the squash. Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut the squash into 1" half moons and spread them on the lined baking sheet. Drizzle on the olive oil, maple, paprika and 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast in the upper third of the oven for 20 minutes until tender and browned on the edges.
  • Turn the oven down to 350°F. Toss the pumpkin seeds with the grapeseed oil, chili powder and sea salt. Spread them on a clean baking sheet and toast for 8 minutes stirring once while baking. Remove to cool.
  • Into the quinoa, stir in the parsley, shallot, lemon juice, olive oil and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Stir to mix and adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Onto your serving dish, spread the quinoa and top with the roasted squash. Garnish with the spicy nuts, remaining parsley and fresh thyme.

QUINOA PILAF



Quinoa Pilaf image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large or 4 small shallots, chopped
1 small red pepper, stemmed, seeded, deveined and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1 1/2 cups quinoa
1/4 cup white wine, such as pinot grigio
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 packed cup arugula, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
Zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven until lightly toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool completely before using.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan or a high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper, salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender, 5 minutes. Make a space in the center of the vegetables and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the quinoa and cook, stirring constantly, until coated with oil, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook until all of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and simmer until all of the broth has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Keep covered and let sit for 10 minutes. Add the arugula, almonds, mint, cucumber and lemon zest and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.

MAPLE-ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH WITH RED ONION



Maple-Roasted Delicata Squash with Red Onion image

Provided by Leah Koenig

Categories     Onion     Side     Thanksgiving     Squash     Maple Syrup     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 medium Delicata squash (about 3 pounds), halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
2 medium red onions, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch rings
5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange the racks in the upper and lower rungs in the oven and preheat the oven to 425°F degrees. Place the squash, red onion, garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
  • Spread vegetables evenly onto two large, rimmed baking sheets. Bake the squash on the upper and lower racks of the oven, tossing, rotating, and switching the pan positions half way through cooking, until tender and browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Taste and season again with more salt and pepper, if desired.

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