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Quinoa Pilaf (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

Quinoa Pilaf (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 large or 4 small shallots, chopped
1 small red pepper, stemmed, seeded, deveined and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tsp kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1 1/2 cups quinoa
1/4 cup white wine , such as pinot grigio
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 packed cup arugula, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
zest of 1 lemon

Directions:

Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven until lightly toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool completely before using.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan or a high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper, salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender, 5 minutes. Make a space in the center of the vegetables and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the quinoa and cook, stirring constantly, until coated with oil, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook until all of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and simmer until all of the broth has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Keep covered and let sit for 10 minutes. Add the arugula, almonds, mint, cucumber and lemon zest and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	553.42 Kcal (2317 kJ)
Calories from fat	229 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.44g	39%
Sodium	534.4mg	22%
Potassium	1098.41mg	23%
Total Carbs	63.61g	21%
Sugars	8.31g	33%
Dietary Fiber	12.44g	50%
Protein	17.51g	35%
Vitamin C	40.1mg	67%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	182mg	1011%
Calcium	175mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	146.49 Kcal (613 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.74g	39%
Sodium	141.46mg	22%
Potassium	290.76mg	23%
Total Carbs	16.84g	21%
Sugars	2.2g	33%
Dietary Fiber	3.29g	50%
Protein	4.64g	35%
Vitamin C	10.6mg	67%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	49%
Iron	48.2mg	1011%
Calcium	46.3mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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