ONE POT KALE AND QUINOA PILAF

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Categories     Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups salted water
1 cup quinoa
1 bunch lacinato kale, washed and chopped into 1" lengths
1 meyer lemon, zested and juiced
2 scallions, minced
1 tablespoon toasted walnut oil
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • # Bring the water to a boil in a covered pot. Add the quinoa, cover, and lower the heat until it is just enough to maintain a simmer. Let simmer for 10 minutes, then top with the kale and re-cover. Simmer another 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and allow to steam for 5 more minutes. Ask a question about this step. # While the quinoa is cooking, take a large serving bowl and combine half of the lemon juice (reserving the other half), all of the lemon zest, scallions, walnut oil (you can substitute olive oil if you desire), pine nuts, and goat cheese. Ask a question about this step. # Check the quinoa and kale when the cooking time has completed -- the water should have absorbed, and the quinoa will be tender but firm, and the kale tender and bright green. If the quinoa still has a hard white center, you can steam a bit longer (adding more water if needed). When the quinoa and kale are done, fluff the pilaf, and tip it into the waiting bowl with the remaining ingredients. As the hot quinoa hits the scallions and lemon it should smell lovely. Toss to combine, seasoning with salt and pepper, and the remaining lemon juice if needed

Juniad Khan
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the kale was wilted just the way I like it. I will definitely be making this again.


Kumar Kumar
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This was a great recipe! I used brown quinoa instead of white quinoa, and it turned out great. The kale was cooked perfectly, and the lemon zest added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Syed haider Naqvi
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I loved this recipe! The quinoa was cooked perfectly, and the kale was wilted just the way I like it. I added a bit of feta cheese to the top, and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Black FF
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This was a great recipe! I used brown quinoa instead of white quinoa, and it turned out great. The kale was cooked perfectly, and the lemon zest added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Hasan Shiraz
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook quinoa, and this recipe did not disappoint. The kale and quinoa were a great combination, and the lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Olive Elina
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the kale was wilted just the way I like it. I will definitely be making this again.


Aaron Clark
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This was a great recipe! I used brown quinoa instead of white quinoa, and it turned out great. The kale was cooked perfectly, and the lemon zest added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Tara Ivory
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I loved this recipe! The quinoa was cooked perfectly, and the kale was wilted just the way I like it. I added a bit of feta cheese to the top, and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sherricka Campbell
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This was a great recipe! I used brown quinoa instead of white quinoa, and it turned out great. The kale was cooked perfectly, and the lemon zest added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Chidinma Roseline
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook quinoa, and this recipe did not disappoint. The kale and quinoa were a great combination, and the lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Stephen Opare
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the kale was wilted just the way I like it. I will definitely be making this again.


Younus Bp
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This was a great recipe! I used brown quinoa instead of white quinoa, and it turned out great. The kale was cooked perfectly, and the lemon zest added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Iftekhar Ali
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I loved this recipe! The quinoa was cooked perfectly, and the kale was wilted just the way I like it. I added a bit of feta cheese to the top, and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


arzna theflowkiller
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This was a great recipe! I used brown quinoa instead of white quinoa, and it turned out great. The kale was cooked perfectly, and the lemon zest added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


farzeb Khattak
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook quinoa, and this recipe did not disappoint. The kale and quinoa were a great combination, and the lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Caycen Ernst
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the kale was wilted just the way I like it. I will definitely be making this again.


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