Quinoa Pilaf with Pistachios - 24g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 6g Sugar
By: Prevention VIA "The Green Nut" www.thegreennut.org
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
3/4 tsp peanut oil
2 Tbsp shelled, unsalted pistachios
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup defatted reduced-sodium chicken broth OR vegetable broth
2 drops hot-pepper sauce
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the
pistachios and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or
until the nuts are fragrant and golden. With a slotted spoon,
remove the nuts to a small bowl.
2. Add the scallions, apricots, ginger and garlic to the pan and
cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth and
hot-pepper sauce and bring to a boil.
3. Next, stir in the quinoa and cilantro. Reduce the heat to low,
cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the liquid is
absorbed. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff
with a fork and stir in the pistachios.
Servings: 4
Nutrition per Serving:
143 Calories, 4g Fat, 0.5g Saturated Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 123mg Sodium,
24g Carbs, 3g Dietary Fiber, 6g Total Sugars, 4.5g Protein
