RED QUINOA WITH PISTACHIOS
My first time using quinoa, I'm embarrassed to say, but it most certainly won't be my last... particularly if future endeavors with it taste THIS good. I'm so sold on this recipe, I can hardly stand it! Nabbed from Epicurious with no shame, I urge you to give it a try. I upped the shallots from one to one LARGE or two small, and I increased the parsley from 3 Tbsps to probably 5. We actually had just this for dinner with pita bread and a little garlic hummus and were completely satisfied. No meat necessary! I suppose you could eat this cold as a salad too, but I have yet to try it.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Grains
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots, season with salt and pepper, and cook about 5 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally. Add quinoa and cook, stirring frequently, until quinoa starts to toast and smell nutty, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Give a quick stir to the quinoa, cover and reduce heat to low, simmering gently until quinoa is tender, 25-30 minutes (15 if using white quinoa). Remove pan from heat, fluff quinoa with a fork. Cover; let stand for 5 minutes.
- Carefully fold pistachios, parsley, and mint into quinoa. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.4, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 32.4, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 9.6
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Siam Hosin
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Salman Razzaq
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a healthy and easy weeknight meal. I often make it ahead of time and then reheat it for lunch or dinner.
Serine Dusabimana
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. The pistachios and dried cranberries really make it.
Lindana Jones
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also like to add chopped vegetables to it, such as broccoli or zucchini.
Ramzi Bhatti
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves it.
Neda Naser
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Muhammad adeed
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.
FF punk ᗩנ
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to cook quinoa, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The red quinoa adds a beautiful pop of color to the dish, and the pistachios and dried cranberries add a lovely crunch and sweetness.
Mooosa Jutt
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the ingredients were easy to find. I made it for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Bulumko Manganyelwa
[email protected]This red quinoa dish with pistachios was a delightful surprise! The nutty flavor of the quinoa paired perfectly with the sweet and salty pistachios, and the dried cranberries added a touch of tartness that balanced out the flavors beautifully.