Description
Experience the festive delight of this vibrant Holiday Herb Quinoa Pilaf, brimming with fresh herbs and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for any holiday gathering or cozy dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup toasted nuts (almonds or walnuts) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and fluff quinoa with a fork. Stir in freshly chopped parsley, thyme, and rosemary.
- Taste the pilaf and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Transfer the pilaf to a serving bowl, sprinkle with toasted nuts before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (185g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove its natural coating that can impart bitterness. Feel free to customize the herbs based on your preference or add dried cranberries for sweetness.