QUINOA PEPPER PILAF

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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

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 shallot, minced
2 clove garlic, minced
1 c red bell pepper, diced
1 c yellow bell pepper, diced
1 c uncooked quinoa, rinsed several times
2 c swanson vegetable broth
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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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