Italian

Quinoa Pilaf is for Side Dish.

Quinoa Pilaf takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Quinoa Pilaf takes 30 minutes to cook.

Quinoa Pilaf makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Quinoa Pilaf are:

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large or 4 small shallots, chopped
1 small red pepper, stemmed, seeded, deveined and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1 1/2 cups quinoa
1/4 cup white wine, such as pinot grigio
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 packed cup arugula, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
Zest of 1 lemon

Here is how you make Quinoa Pilaf:

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.Serving Size: 6 servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CPHILLIPS01.

The nutritional information for Quinoa Pilaf is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 356.7

• Total Fat: 19.2 g
• Cholesterol: 1.2 mg
• Sodium: 243.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 38.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
• Protein: 10.7 g

Quinoa Pilaf is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Quinoa Pilaf is Vegetarian