Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf

A lemony pilaf is a perfect showcase for this delicate grain. For an even more flavorful pilaf, use vegetable stock in place of the water.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 195 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup hot water
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 0.5 onion, chopped
• 0.5 cup quinoa
• 0.5 cup frozen green peas, thawed

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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