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Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Pilaf

A delightful vegan pilaf with cranberries and pecans.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup pecans chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  2. 2. Add rinsed quinoa to the saucepan and toast for a couple of minutes.
  3. 3. Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. 4. Stir in dried cranberries, chopped pecans, salt, and black pepper. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
  5. 5. Fluff with a fork and serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Pilaf, Quinoa, Vegan
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