One Pot Recipe Quinoa Pilaf
This easy one pot quinoa pilaf recipe is light, flavorful, and perfect as a side dish or light meal. With fresh herbs and a hint of lemon, it's a simple yet vibrant dish for any occasion.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups prewashed white quinoa
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped fine
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs cilantro, parsley, chives, mint, or tarragon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, toast the quinoa, stirring frequently, until it is fragrant and makes a continuous popping sound, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Return the saucepan to the heat and add the butter or oil, melting it over medium-low heat. Add the onion and salt, cooking until the onion is softened and lightly golden, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the water and toasted quinoa. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the quinoa grains are tender and the liquid is fully absorbed, about 18 to 20 minutes. Stir once halfway through cooking.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork, then stir in the fresh herbs and lemon juice. Serve warm.
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