Veggie, Almond & Chickpea Quinoa Pilaf
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Quinoa (which I used to say exactly how it is spelled, but is really pronounced KEEN-wah) is a grain like crop, and whilst, I didn’t enjoy it much the first time I did a detox (about 4/5 years ago) I enjoy it this time around! Why not give it a try.
You can by quinoa in health food stores, and even in supermarkets these days – that’s where I bought my packet!
Veggie, Almond & Chickpea Quinoa Pilaf
Yield: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 courgette, halved lengthways and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1½ tbsp flaked almonds (lightly toasted)
- 1½ tbsp pumpkin seeds (lightly toasted)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 350 ml vegetable stock
- 110g quinoa
- 100g cooked chickpeas
- handful fresh coriander, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and gently fry the onions and garlic, with the spices for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Add the peppers and courgettes and cook for a further 3-4 minutes.
- Add the quinoa, chickpeas and stock and bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Take off the heat and leave to steam for 5 minutes.
- Stir in one tablespoon each of the almonds and pumpkin seeds and then divide the pilaf between two plates.
- Sprinkle the chopped coriander and remaining almonds and pumpkin seeds on top and serve immediately.
Disclaimer: Please remember, I’m not a dietitian I follow and tweak recipes, or create my own. Calorie counts (if applicable) are worked out using resources online. Always check with your doctor before going on any weight loss programme.
JudeVFR400
May 2, 2014 @ 3:47 pm
We’ve a bag of quinoa sat in the cuboard, just waiting for a good idea. This looks like possible inspiration, thank you. I know it’s a healthy grain, but I’ve never tried it. And it’s a really useful scrabble word. Judith Allen.
Michelle Ordever
May 2, 2014 @ 6:40 pm
It’s a different texture that’s for sure – I didn’t much like it the first few times I cooked with it, but this recipe with all the other tasty ingredients was a winner for us – please do come back and let me know how you found it!
Raych Bonness
January 28, 2014 @ 7:38 pm
I’ve never tried Quinoa so will definitely give this a go! :)
Michelle Ordever
January 28, 2014 @ 7:42 pm
It’s definitely different! But it is supposed to be very good for you! Let me know what you think :D
Joyce
April 10, 2013 @ 6:49 pm
First I have to say I love the name of your blog, and purple is my favorite color. Second I just discovered quinoa my self, and always have to pause before I say it due to seeing the word in my head, and knowing how it is pronounced. I dedicated a board on Pintrest to quinoa, adding yours to it.
Thanks for linking up on Tuesdays With a Twist.
Michelle Ordever
April 10, 2013 @ 7:02 pm
Thanks for stopping by :) I still call in “kwin-oh-ah”, can’t help it! Thanks for pinning this – I appreciate it, hope you try the recipe out some time :)