Italian Broccoli And Quinoa Pilaf Recipes

ITALIAN BROCCOLI AND QUINOA PILAF

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook about 2 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
• Add quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, salt and water. Heat to boiling. Cover; reduce heat. Simmer 8 minutes. Uncover; stir in broccoli. Cover; cook 7 to 8 minutes longer or until broccoli and quinoa are tender.
• To serve, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

VEGETABLE QUINOA PILAF

Steps:

• Pour oil into a medium saucepan, and place over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook and stir for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• Using a strainer, rinse quinoa under cold water. Drain well. Stir into the vegetables; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add water, bay leaf and lemon rind and juice; bring to boil. Cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
• Discard bay leaf. Stir in peas, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

QUINOA AND PEPPER PILAF

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.