Herbed Quinoa and Chickpea Pilaf

This protein-rich side dish is loaded with flavor and quick to prepare! Nutritious GOYA® Organic Quinoa is simmered beautifully with recaíto and orange juice. Then, plump and nutty GOYA® Chick Peas are stirred in, along with fresh mint, parsley and hazelnuts. Enjoy this delicious medley of fresh spring tastes!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 168 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons GOYA® Recaito
• 1 cup GOYA® Organic Quinoa
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can GOYA® Chick Peas, rinsed and drained
• ½ cup mint leaves, chopped
• ½ cup parsley leaves, chopped
• ⅓ cup toasted hazelnuts or pistachios, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine oil, Recaito, quinoa, orange juice, salt and 3/4 cup water to boil. Simmer covered over medium-low heat, until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 20 minutes. Stir in chick peas. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in mint, parsley and hazelnuts.