quinoa pilaf

How To Make quinoa pilaf

• 1

  Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2

  Rinse quinoa well in a fine mesh strainer.
• 3

  Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender. (About 15 minutes)
• 4

  Drain and place in a mixing bowl.
• 5

  While quinoa is cooking, spread pistachios on a baking tray and bake until lightly brown and fragrant. (About 10 minutes)
• 6

  Cool and roughly chop.
• 7

  Heat 1 tsp. oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and scallions and cook until tender (about 3 minutes).
• 8

  Add to quinoa along with pistachios, vinegar and remaining oil. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• 9

  Sometimes I skip roasting he pistachios. You can save time by buying shelled ones. You can also substitute a little onion, finely diced, for the scallions.
• 10

  This keeps several days in the refrigerator or freezes well.
• 11

  This is good served either hot or cold, your choice.
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