Pumpkin Seed Quinoa Pilaf Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 46 minutes
🥄 Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup quinoa
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced jicama
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 cups chopped tomato
- 1 cup chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 small jalapeños for garnish
Instructions:
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Prepare Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine water and quinoa. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Cook Quinoa: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
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Fluff Quinoa: Remove the saucepan from the heat and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Set it aside for later use.
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Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add diced jicama, red onion, frozen corn, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes or until they become tender.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked quinoa, chopped tomato, green onion, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
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Heat Through: Sauté the mixture for an additional minute or until thoroughly heated, ensuring all flavors meld together.
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Garnish: Serve the Pumpkin Seed Quinoa Pilaf hot and garnish each portion with small slices of jalapeño for an added kick of spice.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 230.1
- Fat: 4.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 246mg
- Carbohydrates: 42.4g
- Fiber: 7.4g
- Sugar: 4.3g
- Protein: 7.8g
Recipe Notes:
- This Pumpkin Seed Quinoa Pilaf is a flavorful and healthy dish packed with vegetables and protein-rich quinoa, making it suitable for vegans and those seeking a low-cholesterol option.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeño according to your preference.
- Serve this pilaf as a standalone meal or as a tasty side dish alongside grilled meats or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal. Enjoy!
