SPRING VEGETABLE AND QUINOA PILAF

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Spring Vegetable and Quinoa Pilaf image

Provided by Lora Zarubin

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt plus additional for seasoning
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained 3 times
6 baby golden beets, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces orange bell peppers
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces red bell peppers
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 3/4-inch pieces
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces trimmed baby zucchini (about 6 ounces)
Freshly ground black pepper
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Bring broth and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to boil in medium saucepan; add quinoa. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with fork. Cover and reserve.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1 1/4 cups water to boil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add beets. Cover and cook until beets are tender, about 8 minutes. Uncover; cook until any water in skillet evaporates. Increase heat to medium-high. Add olive oil and garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add all bell peppers, asparagus, and zucchini. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Sauté until just tender, about 8 minutes. Add cooked quinoa, green onions, and parsley to vegetables in skillet; toss to combine. Season with sea salt and pepper.

Nepando dash Nirb
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This pilaf was easy to make and very tasty. I used a mix of frozen and fresh vegetables, and it turned out great. The quinoa gave it a nice texture, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Bev Vann
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this pilaf. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the quinoa was not too overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.


Precious Stashek
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This pilaf was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning or some kind of sauce. Otherwise, it was a good dish.


jihane belakehal
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this pilaf. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the quinoa was not too overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.


Xcandra Clark
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This pilaf was easy to make and very tasty. I used a mix of frozen and fresh vegetables, and it turned out great. The quinoa gave it a nice texture, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Yared Tariku
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this pilaf. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the quinoa was not too overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.


Emma Wilkinson
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This pilaf was delicious! I used a mix of spring vegetables that I had on hand, and it turned out great. The quinoa gave it a nice nutty flavor, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rokeya Akter
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I made this pilaf with some leftover vegetables and it turned out great! The quinoa was a nice addition and made it a bit more filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Md. Zahid
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This pilaf was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning or some kind of sauce. Otherwise, it was a good dish.


Dylan Mellow
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this pilaf. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the quinoa was not too overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.


Christian Chiedozie
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This pilaf was easy to make and very tasty. I used a mix of frozen and fresh vegetables, and it turned out great. The quinoa gave it a nice texture, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


asher_thenerd008
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I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the quinoa made it a bit more filling than traditional pilaf. I will definitely be making this again.


Mariam Sululu
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This pilaf was delicious! I used a mix of spring vegetables that I had on hand, and it turned out great. The quinoa gave it a nice nutty flavor, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.