QUINOA PILAF WITH VEGGIES AND CHICKPEAS
Delicious gluten-free side or main dish!
Provided by Ashley Hume Saar
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine chicken stock and quinoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add asparagus, bell peppers, and onion; cook and stir until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in chickpeas. Pour in 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and cook until reduced, about 4 minutes. Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir in cooked quinoa. Drizzle 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar over pilaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 659.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
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Donna Ratley
[email protected]I'm always looking for new quinoa recipes and this one didn't disappoint. The pilaf was flavorful and satisfying.
Brooklyn Elkins
[email protected]This pilaf is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.
Saif Ullraman
[email protected]I love this pilaf! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it.
Nusaiba Indarjali
[email protected]This pilaf is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and ate it for lunch all week.
Maryam Xassan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pilaf turned out mushy. I think I overcooked the quinoa.
Jamez Coolster
[email protected]The pilaf was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Adayva Lavine
[email protected]This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover veggies. I added some chopped spinach and zucchini and it was delicious.
nayeim islam
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind! The pilaf was flavorful and satisfying.
MILLER PRINCE
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pilaf turned out delicious. I especially liked the addition of the chickpeas.
George Mathobela
[email protected]I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even the picky eaters.
SK FARHAN SHEIKH
[email protected]This quinoa pilaf was a hit with my family! The veggies were perfectly cooked and the chickpeas added a nice protein boost. I will definitely be making this again.