Best Red Quinoa And Lentil Pilaf Recipes

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NAVA ATLAS'S QUINOA PILAF



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Contributed to "Vegan Holiday Kitchen" by Barbara Pollak, a longtime reader of Ms. Atlas's, this pilaf is attractive when made with a combination of red and white quinoa, but either color can be used on its own. It is a veggie-filled way to celebrate quinoa's becoming standard Passover fare.

Provided by Karen Barrow

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
3 cups prepared vegetable broth
3 tablespoons olive oil or other healthy vegetable oil
2 medium yellow or red onions, or 1 of each, quartered and thinly sliced
4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
1 16-ounce bag shredded coleslaw cabbage
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
1 cup sliced cremini or baby bella mushrooms
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced fresh dill, more or less to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the quinoa with the broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat, cover and simmer gently until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Test to see if the quinoa is done to your liking; if needed, add another 1/2 cup water and simmer until absorbed.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet or stir-fry pan. Add the onions and sauté over medium-low heat until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to sauté until the onion is golden.
  • Add the cabbage, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, ginger, basil, thyme and lemon juice to the skillet. Turn the heat up to medium-high and stir-fry until the cabbage is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked quinoa, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the parsley and dill, remove from the heat, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 168, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 489 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

QUINOA AND LENTIL PILAF



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Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium size yellow or red onion, finely chopped
Salt to taste
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup cooked lentils
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (more to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-low heat in a large nonstick skillet and add onion. Cook, stirring, until tender and just beginning to color, 5 to 8 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and garlic and continue to cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, another 30 seconds to a minute. Add remaining oil and stir in quinoa and lentils. Add herbs and pepper, stir together, taste and adjust salt. Remove from heat and serve, adding a squeeze of lemon to each serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 168, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 312 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

QUINOA PILAF



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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.

RED LENTIL PILAF



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Make and share this Red Lentil Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons trimmed and chopped green onions
1/3 cup seeded, diced green bell pepper
1/3 cup peeled, diced carrot
1/2 cup peeled, diced zucchini
1/2 cup dried red lentil
1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 dash cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine the veggies in a heavy frying pan.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly, until the green onion wilts Add the lentils, chicken broth, and garlic.
  • Stir.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the cayenne pepper and parsley.
  • Take care not to overcook, the lentils should have a crunch.

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