quinoa pilaf

Name: Quinoa Pilaf
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ## THE HARDEST PART OF THIS MEAL IS THE PREP. IT CAN BE DONE A DAY IN ADVANCE; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 3 cup(s) fresh kale, chopped (remove thick steams); 1 cup(s) quinoa, cooked (follow package directions); 2 medium carrots, grated; 1 small sweet potatoe; ## ANY VEGETABLE OF YOUR CHOICE; 1 medium scallion; 1 tablespoon(s) ginger root (fresh) grated; 1 tablespoon(s) garlic (grated); - handful cilantro, fresh chopped; - handful of craisens (optional); ## SPICES; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) garam masala (this can be found in specialty section; 1 teaspoon(s) tumeric powder; 1 small chilli (optional); - salt , pepper and lemon juice per taste

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Areatha Daniels

Gary, IN

Updated on Dec 11, 2013

This is a recipe I put together, testing to see if I could make something from just "Whole Clean Food". I had never cooked Quinoa before, and kale was an Item I thought was "just for show". Well, I've been telling you all; I have to make the change to Clean Cooking and Eating. This was my first attempt. I adore Indian food, and most of it's cooking is clean. I thought way not try Indian spices as well. My family really enjoyed the meal too.

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Saute

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

THE HARDEST PART OF THIS MEAL IS THE PREP. IT CAN BE DONE A DAY IN ADVANCE
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
3 cups fresh kale, chopped (remove thick steams)
1 cup quinoa, cooked (follow package directions)
2 medium carrots, grated
1 small sweet potatoe
ANY VEGETABLE OF YOUR CHOICE
1 medium scallion
1 tablespoon ginger root (fresh) grated
1 tablespoon garlic (grated)
- handful cilantro, fresh chopped
- handful of craisens (optional)
SPICES
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala (this can be found in specialty section
1 teaspoon tumeric powder
1 small chilli (optional)
- salt , pepper and lemon juice per taste

How To Make quinoa pilaf

Step 1

Prep ALL VEGETABLES, and cook Quinoa ( this counld be done the day before). Make sure to put quinoa in refrigerator until ready to use.

Step 2

Now, because I used sweet potatoes, I cooked them until slightly tender (with the Kale) then drain.
Step 3

Heat the oil in pan, Put in cumin seed when the oil is hot enough seed should sizzle
Step 4

When the cumin seeds start to splatter add the garlic and chilli saute 30 seconds
Step 5

Now add chopped scallion give a nice stirr
Step 6

Put in the salt and turmeric powder mix well for about 2 minutes
Step 7

while mixing add you vegitable one at at time, stirring between each addition
Step 8

Cover the pan, and let vegetables cook for 5-6 min. (tender)
Step 9

Add the Garam Masala, mix well Add Quinoa, mix well
Step 10

Add lemon juice, mix well Cook for a couple of minuts. ENJOY COOKING !
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