QUINOA AND ALMOND PILAF

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Quinoa, everyone's favorite so-called "ancient" grain, gets paired with nutty almonds and fresh parsley in this simple and quick side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Quinoa Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced
Salt and pepper
1 cup quinoa
1/2 cup toasted unsalted almonds, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high. Add shallot and cook until softened, 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add quinoa and cook 1 minute. Add 1 1/3 cups water, bring to simmer, and cover. Cook until water is absorbed, about 17 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes and then fluff with fork. Stir in almonds and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

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