Quinoa Sunchoke Pilaf

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Quinoa Sunchoke Pilaf

Source: about.com, Recipe from: Wholesome Harvest by Carol Gelles

 

 

1/2 cup quinoa

2 Tbsp (30 ml) oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 1/4 cups vegetable (-OR- chicken-style) broth

3/4 cup chickpeas, cooked or canned, (drained and rinsed)

1 cup peeled, chopped sunchokes (jerusalem artichokes)

1/2 cup peas, fresh -OR- frozen

1/4 tsp pepper

 

 

Place the quinoa in a large bowl; fill with cold water. Pour into a

strainer, then return the quinoa to the bowl and rinse 4 times more.

Drain well.

 

Heat the oil in a 2-quart/litre saucepan over medium-high heat. Add

the rinsed quinoa and cook, stirring, until it cracks and pops, about

3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft.

 

Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the

chickpeas, sunchokes, peas, and pepper, and return to a boil. Reduce

the heat and simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

 

 

Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

 

 

 

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Calories: 172; Total Fat: 7.7 g; Protein: 5.5 g; Saturated Fat: 1.6 g;

Carbohydrates: 22.8 g; Cholesterol: 5.5 mg; Fiber: 3.6 g; Sodium: 329 mg

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