Source
www.wildoats.com
Category
Vegetables
Yield
6 servings
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
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Quinoa Pilaf with Baby Spinach, Pine Nuts and Basil
Organic Health Store, Pantai Mutiara Hospital
Tel : (012) 433 5857 Fax : (04) 645 5726
| Amount |
Ingredient Name |
Description |
| 2 tablespoons |
Parve margarine or cooking oil |
|
| 1 |
Medium onion |
Finely chopped |
| 2 |
Cloves garlic |
Minced |
| 1/2 |
Red bell pepper |
Finely diced |
| 10 ounces |
Bag baby spinach |
|
| 2 cups |
Quinoa |
Rinsed 3 times |
| 4 cups |
Chicken or vegetable broth |
|
| |
Sea salt and ground black pepper |
|
| 1/4 cup |
Pine nuts |
Toasted |
| 3 tablespoons |
Fresh basil |
Chopped |
Steps
1. Heat margarine or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the onions are soft.
2. Add spinach and cook until it wilts. Add quinoa and broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
3. Stir in pine nuts and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Fluff quinoa with a fork and serve.
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