3-Ingredient Nutty Quinoa Pilaf

3-Ingredient Nutty Quinoa Pilaf

Toasted quinoa simmered in broth and finished with crunchy nuts, ready in under 30 minutes.

Total 25 min Makes 4 servings Calories 210/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Tree nuts

This simple pilaf relies on toasting raw quinoa before simmering it in broth, which deepens its nutty flavor and keeps the grains light and fluffy. A handful of toasted nuts stirred in at the end adds crunch and richness, making it a fast side dish for weeknight dinners or a base for grain bowls.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Method

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear, then drain well.

  2. Toast the quinoa in a dry 6-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it smells nutty and a few grains begin to pop, about 3 minutes.

  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil over high heat.

  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

  5. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

  6. Fluff the quinoa with a fork, stir in the toasted almonds, and serve.

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3-Ingredient Nutty Quinoa Pilaf

This simple pilaf relies on toasting raw quinoa before simmering it in broth, which deepens its nutty flavor and keeps the grains light and fluffy. A handful of toasted nuts stirred in at the end adds crunch and richness, making it a fast side dish for weeknight dinners or a base for grain bowls.

25 min 4 servings 210 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Method

  1. 1

    Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear, then drain well.

  2. 2

    Toast the quinoa in a dry 6-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it smells nutty and a few grains begin to pop, about 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil over high heat.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Fluff the quinoa with a fork, stir in the toasted almonds, and serve.