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Quinoa Pilaf with Roasted Red Pepper

September 8, 2019 by Karen Breyer Leave a Comment

Try this delicious Quinoa Pilaf with Roasted Red Pepper. It is easy to make and super healthy too! Quinoa is a seed that is a complete plant protein. It has great taste and gives you the right proportion of essential amino acids.

This Quinoa Pilaf with Roasted Red Pepper is a perfect side dish for almost any meal! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this tasty Quinoa Pilaf with Roasted Red Pepper recipe. Watch this cooking video and make this quinoa pilaf for dinner tonight!

Yield: 8 servings

Quinoa Pilaf with Roasted Red Pepper

Ingredients

  • 1 - 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced small
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
  • 3/4 cup roasted red pepper, diced small
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or as desired)
  • Salt (if desired)

Instructions

  1. : In a medium sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and sauté until they are soft.
  2. : Add the minced garlic to the onions and sauté another minute.
  3. : Stir in the stock, quinoa, fresh ground pepper, bay leaf and thyme.
  4. : Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. : Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer (medium low). Simmer until the liquid is absorbed (about 15 - 20 minutes).
  6. : Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
  7. : Fold in the roasted peppers. Add more salt and pepper to taste if desired. Serve.

Notes

Rinse the quinoa well with cold water in a sieve if the package does not say it has been rinsed.

© Karen Breyer

 

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