Quinoa Pilau

Quinoa is the star ingredient in this Indian-inspired side dish. Onion and ginger are pan-fried and joined with cilantro and mint creating a refreshing combination of flavors.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 262 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup quinoa
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon chopped blanched almonds, or more to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan; cook until quinoa has absorbed all the water, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and ginger until onion is lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Add cinnamon and cloves; stir to coat. Stir in cooked quinoa.

Step 3

Remove skillet from heat; stir in mint and cilantro. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Allow mixture to cool; fluff with fork before serving. Garnish with blanched almonds.