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quinoa pilaf

13 Pinches
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Updated on Jul 2, 2014

Very Tasty, even my picky eater dad liked this!!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil or bacon grease
  • 4 - bacon
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 - carrots, chopped
  • 5 medium mushrooms, fresh
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup walnut pieces
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

How To Make quinoa pilaf

  • Step 1
    Cook bacon until crispy. Reserve 1 tbsp of the bacon fat for frying or discard and use oil.
  • Step 2
    Cook onions for 5 minutes, add carrots, mushrooms and garlic and cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Step 3
    IMPORTANT: rinse your quinoa very good to get rid of the bitter taste on the grains. Add the quinoa and vegetable broth.
  • Step 4
    Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes.
  • Step 5
    In a bowl toss together the quinoa mixture, walnuts and parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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