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Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf

A healthy and delicious vegan pilaf made with quinoa and mixed vegetables.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 small Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Mixed Vegetables carrots, peas, bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. 3. Add the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth to the saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  5. 5. Stir in the mixed vegetables, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. 6. Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  7. 7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Quinoa, Vegan
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