Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4
Elevate your meals with the light and flavorful Herbed Quinoa Pilaf, a wholesome dish that’s perfect as a side or a main. 🌿✨ Made with fluffy quinoa, fresh herbs, and crunchy toasted almonds, this recipe is packed with texture and nutrition. It’s quick to prepare and pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables, chicken, or seafood.
Ingredients For Herbed Quinoa Pilaf�
✨For the Pilaf:
☑1 cup quinoa, rinsed
☑2 cups vegetable broth or water
☑1 tablespoon🥄 olive oil
☑1 small onion, finely chopped
☑2 garlic cloves, minced
☑1/4 teaspoon🥄 salt (adjust to taste)
✨For the Garnish:
☑1/4 cup toasted almonds, sliced or slivered
☑2 tablespoons🥄 fresh parsley, chopped
☑1 tablespoon🥄 fresh mint, chopped (optional)
☑Lemon wedges for serving
Cooking Steps For Herbed Quinoa Pilaf�
- 🥧Cook the Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil.
Add the rinsed quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
🥧Sauté Aromatics
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
🥧Combine and Flavor
Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and mix well with the onions and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors. - 🥧Add the Garnishes
Stir in fresh parsley and mint. Sprinkle with toasted almonds for crunch. - 🥧Serve and Enjoy
Serve warm as a side dish or pair with your favorite protein. Add a squeeze of lemon for a zesty finish.“Nutty, fresh, and perfectly herbed! 🌿✨ Herbed Quinoa Pilaf is a simple yet elegant dish made with premium pantry staples. Ready to elevate your table with this wholesome delight?”
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