QUINOA PILAF WITH CHICK PEAS, POMEGRANATE, AND SPICES
Two superfoods in one dish! Pomegranate juice is considered by many nutritionists to be a superfood, with powerful antioxidant properties and cancer-fighting benefits. This quinoa pilaf is based on a Turkish pilaf that is traditionally made with rice or bulgur.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 15m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a large, heavy frying pan over medium-high heat and add the cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Toast in the pan, stirring or shaking the pan, until they begin to smell fragrant, and transfer to a spice mill. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then pulse to crush or coarsely grind. Set aside.
- Return the frying pan to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and salt, stir together for about half a minute, and stir in the cumin seeds, and coriander seeds. Add the remaining olive oil and stir in the quinoa, chick peas, and 3 tablespoons of the pomegranate seeds. Stir over medium heat to heat through, several minutes. Taste and adjust salt. Transfer to a platter or wide bowl and decorate with the remaining pomegranate seeds. You can also mold the pilaf into 1/2-cup ramekins or timbales and unmold onto the plate, then decorate with pomegranate seeds.
- Stir the garlic into the thickened yogurt. Serve the pilaf topped with the yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 283 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
QUINOA PILAF
Steps:
- Heat the fat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion until translucent and fragrant. Add the quinoa and stir to coat. Add the liquid and bring to a simmer for about 20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Combine with the herbs, spices, or seasonings and season with salt, and pepper, to taste.
- Quinoa Pilaf Variations:
- Coconut-Lime Quinoa: Cook the quinoa in 1 cup coconut milk and 1 cup chicken broth. Season the quinoa with fresh lime zest and lime juice.
- Mediterranean Quinoa: When the quinoa has finished cooking, add chopped fresh parsley, diced tomatoes, kalamata olives, fresh lemon juice and zest. Top with feta cheese.
- Lemon-Thyme Quinoa: Cook the quinoa in 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 3/4 cups chicken broth. Season the quinoa with chopped fresh thyme leaves.
POMEGRANATE QUINOA PILAF
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion until translucent and fragrant. Add the quinoa and stir to coat. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, pomegranate seeds, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, zest, and sugar. Add the quinoa and season with salt, and pepper to taste. Garnish with toasted, slivered almonds.
- Serves: 6; Calories: 248; Total Fat: 12.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 9 grams; Total carbohydrates: 27 grams; Sugar: 4 grams; Fiber: 4 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 109 milligrams
QUINOA PILAF
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
QUINOA PILAF WITH CHICK PEAS, POMEGRANATE, AND SPICES
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Heat a large, heavy frying pan over medium-high heat and add the cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Toast in the pan, stirring or shaking the pan, until they begin to smell fragrant, and transfer to a spice mill. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then pulse to crush or coarsely grind. Set aside. 2. Return the frying pan to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and salt, stir together for about half a minute, and stir in the cumin seeds, and coriander seeds. Add the remaining olive oil and stir in the quinoa, chick peas, and 3 tablespoons of the pomegranate seeds. Stir over medium heat to heat through, several minutes. Taste and adjust salt. Transfer to a platter or wide bowl and decorate with the remaining pomegranate seeds. You can also mold the pilaf into 1/2-cup ramekins or timbales and unmold onto the plate, then decorate with pomegranate seeds. 3. Stir the garlic into the thickened yogurt. Serve the pilaf topped with the yogurt.
QUINOA PILAF
A delicious and easy quinoa recipe. Serve with a salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.
Provided by JBUCK123
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add carrot, and cook 3 minutes more. Stir in quinoa and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and fluffy.
- In a bowl, toss quinoa together with walnuts and parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 259.8 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
QUINOA PILAF WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH & POMEGRANATE
Categories Apple
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small pot, bring to boil: 2 cup water Stir in: 1 cup quinoa , uncooked Return to boil, then cover pot and reduce heat to simmer. Continue simmering until quinoa is cooked, approximately 12-15 minutes. In the meantime, heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add: 1 TBS extra-virgin olive oil When oil is hot, add: 1 small butternut squash , peeled, seeded & cut into 1-inch chunks 1/2 cup onion , chopped Sauté vegetables until they start to brown, then reduce heat to medium, approximately 10 minutes. Add to the vegetables: 2 garlic cloves , diced 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper, ground 1 tsp thyme, fresh Mix in: 1 cup vegetable stock 3 TBS pomegranate syrup 1 TBS lemon juice Bring to a a boil and cook for 5 minutes, until squash is fork tender and liquid is reduced. Remove from heat. When quinoa is done, fluff with a fork and pour into a large mixing bowl. Gently mix in the squash mixture with the quinoa. Stir in: 1/2 cup pomegranate arils 1/3 cup pistachios , shelled & chopped 1 tsp thyme, fresh Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.
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