A moderate amount of whole grain should have a place in most diets. Try amaranth, buckwheat, quinoa and barley for a grounding, warming effect on the body in the Winter months. Learn why whole wheat bread is not a whole grain and gran a recipe for a healthy quinoa pilaf.
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Broccoli Quinoa Pilaf
Whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet and quinoa is a complete protein, containing all the essential amino acids. It is highest in protein of all grains which is sure to get your guy liking it. Throw in some green veggies like broccoli and you’ve got yourself a rockin’ side dish.
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 ½ c water
Kosher salt (I use Sea Salt) and black pepper
1 c. quinoa, soaked and rinsed
2 c. chopped broccoli
1/4. raisins
1/2 c roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
2 scallions, sliced
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 ½ c water
Kosher salt (I use Sea Salt) and black pepper
1 c. quinoa, soaked and rinsed
2 c. chopped broccoli
1/4. raisins
1/2 c roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
2 scallions, sliced
In a medium saucepan, sauté the onion in 1 Tbsp olive oil and season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion starts to brown.
Add the quinoa and 1-1/2 c. water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer gently until almost all the water has evaporated, 10 to 12 minutes. Fold in the broccoli and raisins, cover and cook until the quinoa and broccoli are tender, 8 to 10 minutes more. Remove from heat and fold in the almonds, scallions, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
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