MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA VEGGIE PILAF

by | Feb 29, 2024 | blog |

MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA VEGGIE PILAF
  • MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA VEGGIE PILAF
  • 1C           Quinoa (or brown rice) or 2C Cooked
  • 2C           Vegetable stock
  • ¾tsp       Thyme
  • ¼tsp        Turmeric
  • ½tsp       Sea salt
  • ½tsp       Black pepper
  • Cook about 12 minutes to directions on package
  • 1C           Zucchini, half moon slices
  • ½C           Onion, diced
  • 2              Garlic cloves, minced
  • ½C           Red pepper, thin strips
  • 1C           Chickpeas, cooked
  • ¼C           Grape/cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½C           Raisins
  • ¼C           Walnuts
  • ½tsp       Sea salt
  • Balsamic reduction
  • OPTIONAL ADDS
  • ¼C           Pepperoncini sliced
  • ¼C           Dried apricots, sliced thin
  • ½C           White wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 2T            Kalamata olives, chopped or sliced in quarters
  • In a separate large pot, sauté onion on medium until translucent (about 3-5 minutes) Add zucchini & red pepper, sauté about 3 minutes. Add in cooked quinoa, chickpeas, wine and olives and warm for 2-3 minutes. Serve and top with raisins, apricots, walnuts. Drizzle balsamic reduction on top.