Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf

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Quinoa is a delicately flavored grain, native to South America. It can be found in most health food stores. For even more flavorful pilaf, use vegetable stock in place of the water.

Submitted by Laura Jull
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • 1 stalk celery, chopped

  • 2 carrots, diced

  • ½ cup quinoa

  • 1 cup hot water

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed

  • salt to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Pour oil into a medium saucepan, and place over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook and stir for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

  2. Using a strainer, rinse quinoa under cold water. Drain well. Stir into the vegetables; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add water, bay leaf and lemon rind and juice; bring to boil. Cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.

  3. Discard bay leaf. Stir in peas, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

195 Calories
7g Fat
29g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 77mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 423mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.