Quinoa is delicious and so healthy you cannot go wrong with this super food! If you’ve never heard of quinoa, you’re missing out! This “supergrain” is full of zinc and iron and has all the same essential amino acids found in meats, dairy, and soy.
Add a bay leaf and some thyme, and you’ve got one savory treat.
PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 20 minutes MAKES: 12 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or onion
- 6 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon minced)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups quinoa,* or barley, rinsed and well drained
- 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Zucchini Diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup bottled roasted red bell peppers, diced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
- In a large saucepan cook shallots, zucchini and garlic in hot oil over medium heat until tender. Carefully stir in quinoa or barley. Cook and stir about 5 minutes or until quinoa or barley is golden brown. Carefully stir in broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender and fluffy (cook barley about 10 minutes or until tender) and liquid is absorbed.
- Discard bay leaf. Gently stir in roasted peppers. Season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts per serving: 125 cal., 3 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 169 mg sodium, 21 g carbo., 2 g fiber, 4 g pro.
*Note: Quinoa is available at a great price on amazon.com see below.
Toasted Quinoa Pilaf Recipe
Recipe Name: Low Calorie Toasted Quinoa Pilaf Recipe
Author: Alex
Description: Quinoa is delicious and so healthy you cannot go wrong with this super food! If you've never heard of quinoa, you're missing out! This "supergrain" is full of zinc and iron and has all the same essential amino acids found in meats, dairy, and soy.
Preperation time: 20M
Cook Time: 20M
Total Time: 40M
Type: Side Dish
Calories: 125
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