Quinoa Pilaf
The ultimate comfort food, Quinoa Pilaf is a deliciously simple dish packed with flavor and nutrients. This easy weeknight dinner is perfect for any occasion, combining fresh vegetables and wholesome quinoa for a meal that's both satisfying and healthy. Try it tonight and transform your dinner routine!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Frying Pan
- Large Pot
- Chef's Knife
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 8 ounces crimini mushrooms chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 T freshly minced)
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the chopped onions, celery, and mushrooms. Sauté until tender, about eight minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and dried thyme to the skillet. Stir for about one more minute until fragrant.
- Pour the quinoa into a fine mesh sieve and rinse it well under cold water to remove bitterness.
- Add the rinsed quinoa to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Pour in the vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about fifteen minutes until quinoa is tender.
- If needed, let it sit covered for an additional ten minutes to finish cooking.
- Remove the lid and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- If using, stir in the pecans for added crunch.
- Serve warm or store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
Notes
- Tip 1: Nutrition information is for 1 of 4 servings.
- Tip 2: It may only serve 2 to 3 people as a main course.
- Tip 3: Nutrition information is just an estimate.
- Tip 4: Feel free to swap vegetables for others you have on hand.