Quinoa Pilaf With Cardamom and Sage
This pilaf is hearty and high in protein, and tastes great as a cold quinoa salad the next day.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 2cups chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄2
- 3
- 1
- 1teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1⁄2teaspoon ground sage
- 1⁄4cup lightly toasted pine nuts
- 1⁄4cup raisins
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DIRECTIONS
- Heat olive oil in 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add onions, and sauté until they begin to brown.
- Lower heat to medium and add garlic and carrots.
- Sauté for 1-2 minutes, then add quinoa, pepper, cardamom and sage.
- Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken or vegetable stock and salt, and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
- Gently stir in raisins, cover and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Add lightly toasted pine nuts, fluff with a fork, and serve.
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