Quinoa Pepper Pilaf

Name: Quinoa Pepper Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 shallot, minced; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1 c red bell pepper, diced; 1 c yellow bell pepper, diced; 1 c uncooked quinoa, rinsed several times; 2 c swanson vegetable broth; 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

By Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter

This protein-packed quinoa is toasted, then cooked until tender with sweet peppers and garlic for a hearty side dish or add some meat or seafood for the main dish!
This dish is from Swanson Vegetable Broth. I think this is another great way to use quinoa other than in a salad.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

4 servings

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Ingredients

1 Tbsp

olive oil
1

shallot, minced
2 clove

garlic, minced
1 c

red bell pepper, diced
1 c

yellow bell pepper, diced
1 c

uncooked quinoa, rinsed several times
2 c

swanson vegetable broth
2 Tbsp

chopped fresh parsley
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How to Make Quinoa Pepper Pilaf

Step-by-Step

Heat the oil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the peppers and quinoa and cook for 2 minutes, stirring every once in awhile.
Stir in the broth and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Stir in the parsley. Season , if desired.
Note:
For the main dish add:
some sweet potato cut into bite size pieces
some chicken -cut in bite size pieces
some peas
Salt & pepper
Some fresh cilantro
chili pepper chopped from jar