Quinoa Pilaf With Cardamom and Sage

Name: Quinoa Pilaf With Cardamom and Sage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, uncooked; 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 carrot, chopped finely; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground sage; 1/4 cup lightly toasted pine nuts; 1/4 cup raisins

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Recipe by Whats Cooking

This pilaf is hearty and high in protein, and tastes great as a cold quinoa salad the next day.

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

cup quinoa, uncooked
2

cups chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable broth
2

tablespoons olive oil
¹⁄₂

onion, diced
3

garlic cloves, minced
1

carrot, chopped finely
1

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂

teaspoon ground black pepper
1

teaspoon ground cardamom
¹⁄₂

teaspoon ground sage
¹⁄₄

cup lightly toasted pine nuts
¹⁄₄

cup raisins

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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