Tasty Quinoa Pilaf
Take a rice break and enjoy this healthy tasty quinoa side dish that is absolutely bursting with flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Keyword: allergy-friendly, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, healthy, pilaf, quinoa, side dish, spicy quinoa pilaf
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 252kcal
Author: Mary Krick
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 7 Sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 Cloves garlic minced ~ substitute garlic replacer for Low FODMAP
- 2 Shallots minced ~ substitute green onion tops for Low FODMAP
- 1 jalapeno pepper diced
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 Tbsp fresh parsley ~ chopped
- 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro ~ chopped
Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in warm water for 15 minutes.
Drain and squeeze excess liquid from tomatoes. Chop tomatoes into small pieces.
Heat oil in a skillet or saucepan and cook garlic and shallots for about 3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and jalapenos and cook for about 3 minutes.
Add spices, corn, quinoa, and broth.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let pilaf sit for 5 minutes then gently stir in parsley and cilantro.
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 736mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg