Quinoa Pilaf with Baby Spinach, Pine Nuts and Basil
(from jbreazeale’s recipe box)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: grains, side dishes
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. parve margarine or cooking oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 10 oz. baby spinach, 1 bag
- 2 c. quinoa, rinsed 3 times
- 4 c. vegetable broth
- sea salt
- black pepper
- 1/4 c. pine nuts, toasted
- 3 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
Directions
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Heat margarine or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add onions, garlic.
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Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the onions are soft.
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Add spinach and cook until it wilts.
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Add quinoa and broth.
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Bring to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
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Stir in pine nuts and basil.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Fluff quinoa with a fork and serve.