Quinoa Pilaf With Pine Nuts Recipe

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Quinoa Pilaf With Pine Nuts
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Directions:

  1. Rinse quinoa gently.
  2. Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  3. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover, cooking for 15 - 20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
  4. While the quinoa is cooking, toast pine nuts in a dry hot pan until brown and fragrant.
  5. Add oil to the same pan used to toast the pine nuts and saute the onions. Cook onions until soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
  6. When quinoa is done, fluff with fork and transfer to serving bowl. Add caramelized onions, pine nuts and chopped parsley to the quinoa. Season with salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 181.74 Kcal (761 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.69g 13%
Sodium 27.88mg 1%
Potassium 298.43mg 6%
Total Carbs 20.99g 7%
Sugars 0.76g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.56g 10%
Protein 6.58g 13%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 24.8mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 137.58 Kcal (576 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.58g 13%
Sodium 21.1mg 1%
Potassium 225.93mg 6%
Total Carbs 15.89g 7%
Sugars 0.57g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.94g 10%
Protein 4.98g 13%
Vitamin C 4mg 9%
Iron 1.5mg 11%
Calcium 18.8mg 2%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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