Quinoa Pilaf With Pine Nuts Recipes

SIMPLEST QUINOA AND PINE NUT PILAF

Steps:

• Place the quinoa in a fine sieve. Rinse under cold running water 1 full minute. Set aside to drain.
• Bring the broth, salt and pepper to a boil in heavy, medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the quinoa. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the quinoa is tender and all the broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat. Let the quinoa stand, still covered, for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Scatter pine nuts on a small rimmed baking sheet. Toast the nuts until golden, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet.
• Mix the cilantro and pine nuts into the quinoa.

QUINOA PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add carrot, and cook 3 minutes more. Stir in quinoa and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and fluffy.
• In a bowl, toss quinoa together with walnuts and parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.

QUINOA PILAF WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Rinse quinoa gently.
• Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• Reduce heat to a simmer and cover, cooking for 15 - 20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
• While the quinoa is cooking, toast pine nuts in a dry hot pan until brown and fragrant.
• Add oil to the same pan used to toast the pine nuts and saute the onions. Cook onions until soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
• When quinoa is done, fluff with fork and transfer to serving bowl. Add caramelized onions, pine nuts and chopped parsley to the quinoa. Season with salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil to taste.

QUINOA PILAF WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spread nuts in a single layer on an unoiled baking sheet.
• Bake for 3-5 minutes, or until slightly deepened in color.
• Set aside.
• In a heavy saucepan, saute onions and garlic in oil until softened.
• Add bell pepper, cumin and coriander; continue to saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• While vegetables cook, place quinoa in a fine sieve and rinse well under cold running water for 1-2 minutes.
• Add rinsed quinoa and water to saucepan, cover tightly and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
• Stir in basil and corn, and cook 5-10 minutes longer, or until quinoa is tender.
• Stir to fluff it, add salt and pepper to taste and top with toasted pine nuts.

QUINOA PILAF WITH ARTICHOKES, LEEKS AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth and quinoa; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 7 minutes.
• Stir in sugar snap peas; cover and continue to simmer 6 to 8 minutes or until most of broth is absorbed. Stir in artichoke hearts; heat through. Top with pine nuts, cheese and pepper.