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

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Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup pecans chopped (or other nuts)
• 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
• Kosher salt and pepper

Adjust servings:

Units:MetricUS Imperial

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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