Quinoa and Almond Pilaf - Martha Stewart

5m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
35m
Ready In

Recipe: #12133

February 21, 2014



"This is an excellent recipe. I usually cut back on the salt and use chicken broth."

Original is 3 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (295.6 g)
  • Calories 556.6
  • Total Fat - 28.5 g
  • Saturated Fat - 8.8 g
  • Cholesterol - 30.5 mg
  • Sodium - 20.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 60.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 9.3 g
  • Sugars - 1.1 g
  • Protein - 17.6 g
  • Calcium - 131.5 mg
  • Iron - 5.7 mg
  • Vitamin C - 20 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.4 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a medium saucepan or pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the shallot and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.

Step 3

Sprinkle with Salt and Pepper.

Step 4

Add the Quinoa and cook 1 minute.

Step 5

Add 1 1/3 cup water-bring to a simmer-cover- turn the heat down to low/simmer and let cook, covered, until the water is absorbed, about 17 minutes.

Step 6

Take off the burner and let stand for 10 minutes - gently stir in almonds and chopped parsley - serve.

Tips


No special items needed.

1 Reviews

FanciPantsNanci

This is a wonderful recipe for Quinoa and I have added it to my weekly rotation. Five stars from all of us!

5.0

review by:
(9 Jun 2014)

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