quinoa pilaf

How To Make quinoa pilaf

• Step 1
  Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Step 2
  Rinse quinoa well in a fine mesh strainer.
• Step 3
  Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender. (About 15 minutes)
• Step 4
  Drain and place in a mixing bowl.
• Step 5
  While quinoa is cooking, spread pistachios on a baking tray and bake until lightly brown and fragrant. (About 10 minutes)
• Step 6
  Cool and roughly chop.
• Step 7
  Heat 1 tsp. oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and scallions and cook until tender (about 3 minutes).
• Step 8
  Add to quinoa along with pistachios, vinegar and remaining oil. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• Step 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.
• Step 10
  This keeps several days in the refrigerator or freezes well.
• Step 11
  This is good served either hot or cold, your choice.
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