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Lemony Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
50 min
SERVINGS
3 servings
Dinner South American
Lemony Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, adding a generous amount of oil to the pan. Once hot, introduce sliced onions, chopped celery, and diced carrots into the saucepan. Stir constantly for 10 minutes, or until these vegetables have reached a tender state.
2
Next, take the quinoa and subject it to a thorough rinsing using a strainer under cold running water. Ensure that all excess water is drained off, leaving the quinoa dry and free of impurities. Then, incorporate this cooked quinoa into the vegetable mixture, stirring it in for just 1 minute.
3
After that, add water to the saucepan, along with a bay leaf and some freshly squeezed lemon juice. Bring this mixture to a rolling boil before covering the saucepan with a lid, and then gradually reduce the heat to a lower medium setting. Allow this mixture to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the liquid has been fully absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
4
Once the bay leaf has lost its flavor, stir in some frozen peas and season your dish to taste with a pinch of salt and pepper. Finally, serve the quinoa and vegetable mixture hot.