Quinoa Nut Pilaf

Variations:
• Use any nut instead of pecans – walnuts, almonds, pistachio
• Use different herbs instead of cilantro – parsley, mint, basil
• Add 1/4 cup of thinly sliced green onions or finely chopped red onion
• Add a 1/2 cup of frozen (or fresh) peas, or corn,or edamame or broccoli

Quinoa Nut Pilaf
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Serves 4
Quinoa Nut Pilaf
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Serves 4
Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Place quinoa in medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until popping sounds begin. Slowly add water, bring to a boil. As soon as it boils, cover and turn heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes. Turn off heat and place a clean dishtowel (or two paper towels) under the lid to absorb the steam.
  2. Add pecans and cilantro, and mix just until blended
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste .
Recipe Notes

A Color My Food original recipe

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