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Quinoa Pilaf

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How to Make Quinoa Pilaf

This Quinoa Pilaf is a nutrition powerhouse because quinoa provides more protein than other grains and it’s also a good source of potassium an dietary fiber.


5 min prep time


10servings


1/2 cup

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Add the olive oil to a medium saucepan. Sauté onion and celery over medium-high heat and cook about 3 minutes or until the onions are clear.

  2. Add mushrooms and cook until brown. Add the quinoa to the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes.

  3. Slowly add the chicken broth, salt, pepper and thyme and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer. Cook 15 minutes and fluff with a fork when done.

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Nutrition facts

10 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1/2 cup


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    120

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    3g

    4%

    • Saturated Fat
      0.4g

      2%

  • Cholesterol
    0mg

    0%

  • Sodium
    290mg

    13%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    19g

    7%

    • Dietary Fiber
      2g

      7%

  • Protein
    5g

Ingredients

olive oil
1 tbsp

medium onion (diced)
1/2

celery (diced)
2 stalks

white (button) mushrooms (wiped clean and chopped )
1 1/2 cup

quinoa (pre-washed)
1 1/2 cup

low sodium chicken broth (fat-free, reduced-sodium)
3 cup

salt
1/2 tsp

black pepper
1/8 tsp

dried thyme
1/2 tsp

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