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tasty quinoa pilaf
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Tasty Quinoa Pilaf

Take a rice break and enjoy this healthy tasty quinoa side dish that is absolutely bursting with flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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