Quinoa Pilaf
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 25 minutes
Description:
Considered the Mother Grain by the Ancient Incas, quinoa is high in protein (16%) and is gluten-free. This delightful recipe, originally from Sunset, showcases the versatility and nutritional benefits of quinoa in a flavorful pilaf dish. Perfect for those seeking a low-cholesterol meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes and made on the stove top.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup bacon
- 1 onion
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup quinoa
- 1 carrot
- 1/2 green pepper
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 204.4
- Fat Content: 9.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 10.9mg
- Sodium Content: 444.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 22.9g
- Fiber Content: 3.2g
- Sugar Content: 2.3g
- Protein Content: 8g
Recipe Yield: 2 1/2 cups
Instructions:
- In a 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp around the edges, approximately 8 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, lift the bacon pieces from the pan and set them aside.
- Spoon off and discard all but 3 tablespoons of the fat, or drain it all and use vegetable oil.
- Add mushrooms and onion to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid cooks away and the mushrooms are golden.
- Add beef broth, quinoa, carrots, and green pepper to the pan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Cover the pan and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat, take off the lid, and let it stand for 2 minutes.
- Stir the pilaf with a fork to separate the grains.
- Spoon the pilaf onto a serving dish and sprinkle with the cooked bacon.
This Quinoa Pilaf recipe not only tantalizes the taste buds with its savory flavors but also provides a wholesome meal that’s quick and easy to prepare. Enjoy the nutritional goodness of quinoa paired with the rich flavors of bacon, mushrooms, and vegetables in this delightful dish!
