Quinoa Pilaf
Considered the Mother Grain by the Ancient Incas, Quinoa is high in protein(16%) and is gluten free. This recipe was originaly from Sunset.
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READY IN: 30mins
SERVES: 3-4
YIELD: 2 1/2 cups
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄3cup firmly packed chopped bacon
- salad oil (optional)
- 1cup sliced mushrooms
- 1⁄3cup finely chopped onion
- 1cup regular strength beef broth
- 1⁄2cup toasted quinoa
- 1⁄3cup shredded carrot
- 1⁄3cup finely chopped green pepper
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DIRECTIONS
- In a 12 inch fry pan over medium highheat cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp around edges, around 8 minutes.
- With a slotted spoon lift bacon pieces from pan and set aside.
- Spoon off and discard all but 3 T.
- of the fat-or drain it all and use vegetable oil.
- Add mushrooms and onion to pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid cooks away and mushrooms are golden.
- Add broth, quinoa, carrots, and green pepper; Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Take off heat, remove lid and let stand 2 minutes.
- Stir with a fork to separate grains.
- Spoon onto serving dish and sprinkle with cooked bacon.
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