Quinoa Pilaf with Red bell pepper, Leek, Carrot, Peas. vegan, glutenfree

Name: Quinoa Pilaf with Red bell pepper, Leek, Carrot, Peas.
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Quinoa; 2 teaspoons Oil; 1/4 cup chopped Leek; 1/3 cup chopped Carrots; 1/3 cup chopped Red bell pepper; Add other veggies like celery, mushrooms, greens of choice ( quantities depending on the amount of cooked quinoa); 1/4 tsp chili flakes (or chopped green chili); 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 cup Peas; 2/3 teaspoon salt; 1/2 tsp lemon juice; roasted nuts, cashew or almond slivers, chopped cilantro (garnish)

Published: Jan 23, 2012 · Modified: Aug 22, 2018 by Richa 27 Comments

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This quinoa pilaf is a quite neutral flavored(no sharp spice or herbs), so it can go well with any spread.

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Quinoa Pilaf with Red bell pepper, Leek, Carrot, Peas.

This quinoa pilaf is a quite neutral flavored(no sharp spice or herbs), so it can go well with any spread.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: vegan side dish, vegetable pilaf

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 250kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

1/2 cup (85 g) Quinoa
2 teaspoons Oil
1/4 cup (22.25 g) chopped Leek
1/3 cup (42.67 g) chopped Carrots
1/3 cup (49.67 g) chopped Red bell pepper
Add other veggies like celery, mushrooms, greens of choice quantities depending on the amount of cooked quinoa
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) chili flakes or chopped green chili
1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) dried basil
1/4 cup (36.25 g) Peas
2/3 teaspoon (0.67 teaspoon) salt
1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) lemon juice
roasted nuts, cashew or almond slivers, chopped cilantro garnish

Instructions

Cook Quinoa according to instructions(I usually cook 1/2 cup quinoa it in a little more than 3/4 cups water, roughly 1.5 times water, for about 15 minutes). You can also toast the quinoa a little before adding water for a fluffier nuttier quinoa. Fluff it up as soon as cooked.
In a pan on medium heat, Oil, Leek, Carrots and Red bell pepper. Add other veggies like celery, mushrooms, greens of choice in quantities depending on the amount of cooked quinoa.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, uncovered, until Leek and Carrots start to get brown on the edges.
Add chili flakes, dried basil and Peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add in the cooked quinoa, salt and lemon juice and mix well.
Cook covered on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with roasted nuts(cashew or almond slivers, optional), chopped cilantro and serve hot!

Notes

Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Quinoa Pilaf with Red bell pepper, Leek, Carrot, Peas.

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Sodium 172mg7%

Potassium 500mg14%

Carbohydrates 36g12%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 4740IU95%

Vitamin C 42.6mg52%

Calcium 39mg4%

Iron 3.1mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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