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

    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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    The snow is all gone and finally we got a partly sunny day, though it was still extremely cold.. I froze my toes! Chewie also feels the cold, if we take him on a longer walk he starts jumping instead of walking. Since we were snowed in all of the week, there was a lot of cooking and trials of glutenfree breads and dinner rolls! The dinner rolls were great if you like the sorghum taste..:) I am getting a hang of it now and liking sorghum(Jowar). I will play around with some millet and other whole grains too, lets see.

     
    I also met with Eileen this weekend, the founder of Help Animals India , which is an all-volunteer USA non-profit 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to supporting efficient and effective animal protection organizations in India.
    The organizations supported by HAI are well known for their work and dedication towards animals, be it spay neuter campaign for street animals, vegan outreach, cows, wildlife rehabilitation and more.
    If you have some fun ideas for raising funds for these amazing organizations, please so send them my way!
     
     
    Quinoa pikaf served in two ramekins on a blue cloth
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    5 from 1 vote

    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.
     
    This Pilaf is headed to sugar free Sunday, Hearth and soul blog hop, Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays, and Allergyfree Wednesdays, Ricki’s wellness weekends.

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    1. Zanna

      January 08, 2022 at 4:16 am

      5 stars
      I made this for breakfast (kind of passing it off as a new kind of upma) with a bit of thakkali thokku on the side. Always looking for something hubs will find easy to eat in the morning – usually unsuccessfully especially if it’s unfamiliar. To my surprise he loved it and ate a big portion and seconds! I loved it as well – could have eaten it over again, just hits the spot perfectly.

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      • Vegan Richa Support

        January 08, 2022 at 9:58 am

        success!!

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    2. Helen Harris

      June 20, 2014 at 3:45 pm

      It looks delicious…Thanks for the wonderful recipe! I am going to try this one

      Regards
      bestelectricmeatgrinder.com

      Reply
    3. Alea Milham

      January 31, 2012 at 7:08 am

      What a tasty combination! I love all the veggies combined with quinoa.

      Reply
    4. April @ The 21st Century Housewife

      January 30, 2012 at 1:22 pm

      What a lovely, colourful, healthy and delicious dish! Thank you for sharing it with the Hearth and Soul Hop.

      Reply
    5. Richa

      January 30, 2012 at 1:36 am

      Thank you Nancy! I have the link int he post.. for some reason i called it glutenfree wednesday, but it liks to laura’s post:)

      Reply
    6. Nancy @Real Food, Allergy Free

      January 30, 2012 at 12:47 am

      This looks great! In fact, I would love to feature this recipe at Allergy-Free Wednesdays so PLEASE leave a link back!

      Reply
    7. Richa

      January 28, 2012 at 8:39 pm

      Thank you Hannah.. yes quinoa for u too!

      Thank you Penniless parenting, Tessa, Maria and Raj!

      Reply
    8. Raj @ Flip Cookbook

      January 27, 2012 at 6:24 am

      Pilaf always feels like a treat to me. A really beautiful way to dress up the usual quinoa or rice. Thanks for sharing this great recipe at Sugar Free Sunday!

      Reply
    9. Maria @The Hypothyroid Athlete's Kitchen

      January 27, 2012 at 2:30 am

      Sounds delicious! I really like quinoa so it is great to find a GF recipe with quinoa.

      Reply
    10. Tessa Domestic Diva

      January 26, 2012 at 11:11 pm

      yum, I love quinoa! And your pictures are beautiful, nice work! Thank you for sharing on Allergy free Wednesdays, hope to see you next week Richa!

      Reply
    11. Penniless Parenting

      January 25, 2012 at 2:11 pm

      That looks so pretty! Thanks for sharing with the hearth and soul blog hop!

      Reply
    12. Hannah

      January 25, 2012 at 12:27 am

      Yay quinoa! Quinoa for all!

      Reply
    13. Richa

      January 24, 2012 at 10:42 pm

      Thanks Laura, I will link it up!

      Thanks Junia!

      Reply
    14. Richa

      January 24, 2012 at 10:41 pm

      Thank you Eileen for all that you d, which is so much more!

      Thanks Anu, Neha and Bobbie!

      thanks Russell

      Reply
    15. Junia

      January 24, 2012 at 7:29 pm

      quinoa pilafs = my type of food! looks delicious richa! 🙂

      Reply
    16. Laura

      January 24, 2012 at 5:57 pm

      This looks super tasty Richa! The bright colors in this dish make me want to make it right now.

      I would love for you to share it on Allergy Free Wednesdays this week: https://www.glutenfreepantry.blogspot.com/p/allergy-free-wednesdays.html

      Reply
    17. Russell at Chasing Delicious

      January 24, 2012 at 4:27 pm

      Mmm what a recipe. It looks lovely!

      Reply
    18. Bobbie {thevegancrew}

      January 24, 2012 at 3:26 am

      This looks like such a tasty and refreshing pilaf. Will definitely be making this 🙂

      Reply
    19. Neha

      January 24, 2012 at 12:59 am

      Sounds yummy..

      Reply
    20. ANU

      January 23, 2012 at 5:55 pm

      very healthy bowl packed with all the nutrients! luv it!

      Reply
    21. Eileen Weintraub

      January 23, 2012 at 5:44 pm

      Yum and hope to make this soon. Thank you Richa for your continuing efforts to make the world a better place in so many ways.

      Reply
    22. Richa

      January 23, 2012 at 5:26 pm

      Thank you Jayanthi.

      Thanks Caitlin. quinoa is my new favorite whole grain!

      Thank you Deeps and Aarthi!

      Reply
    23. Aarthi

      January 23, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      Awesome Recipe…Thanks for posting it dear..

      Aarthi
      https://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    24. Deeps @ Naughty Curry

      January 23, 2012 at 1:25 pm

      these look delightful & so colourful 🙂

      Reply
    25. Caitlin

      January 23, 2012 at 12:37 pm

      one of my favorite side dishes is quinoa pilaf! yours looks delicious! i love the addition of peas 😉

      Reply
    26. Jay

      January 23, 2012 at 10:17 am

      sounds delicious…will def be a must try for me..:)
      Tasty Appetite

      Reply

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