Quinoa pilaf with pine nuts

Submitted by Carol Bullock

"Quinoa doesn't get the attention it deserves. This is a delicious, protein-packed dish."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 8 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 red bell peppers or 1 green bell pepper
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 4 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 cups quinoa
• 3 1⁄3 cups water
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil
• 3 cups fresh corn kernels or 3 cups frozen corn kernels
• salt and pepper

directions

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

Reviews

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This came out pretty good, though a bit dry. The garlic was not overpowering. I think next time I will dress it up with a bit of parmesan.