Best Italian Broccoli And Quinoa Pilaf Recipes

BROCCOLI-QUINOA PILAF

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/3 tsp pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until softened and starting to brown, 3-4 min 2. Add the quinoa and 1 1/2 c. water to the saucepan and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until almost all the water has evaporated, 10-12 min. Fold the broccoli and raisins into the quinoa, cover, and cook until the quinoa and broccoli are tender, 8-10 min. more. Remove from hear and fold in the almonds, scallions, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 pepper.

VEGETABLE QUINOA PILAF

Steps:

• Pour oil into a medium saucepan, and place over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook and stir for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• Using a strainer, rinse quinoa under cold water. Drain well. Stir into the vegetables; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add water, bay leaf and lemon rind and juice; bring to boil. Cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
• Discard bay leaf. Stir in peas, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

CHEESY BROCCOLI QUINOA

Steps:

• Combine broccoli, broth, and quinoa in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook at a simmer until the broth has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Stir Cheddar cheese into the quinoa, replace the lid, and set aside until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.