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Curried quinoa pilaf on a large serving platter, topped with cilantro, pistachios, and green onions, with a close up of a serving spoon lifting some quinoa off the plate.

Curried Quinoa Pilaf with Pistachios {vegan + gluten free}


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  • Author: Nyssa Tanner
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A spiced, aromatic side dish – this curried quinoa pilaf is made with a few simple ingredients and topped with crunchy pistachios, fresh cilantro, and zippy green onions for a boost of flavor and texture that you’ll love! It is easy to make, nutritious, gluten free, and vegan.


Ingredients

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For quinoa pilaf

  • 1 cup quinoa 
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 1 clove of garlic, chopped 
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth 

Garnishes

  • Chopped pistachios
  • Fresh cilantro 
  • Thinly sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer until water runs clear. Set the strainer over a bowl to finish draining.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic, and toast quinoa with spices. Heat olive oil in a medium sized pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and chopped garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, and garlic is aromatic – about 3-4 minutes. Add rinsed and drained quinoa along with curry powder, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until quinoa is dry and spices start to stick to the bottom of the pot.
  3. Cook quinoa with broth. Add broth and scrape up any stuck-on bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil. Stir one more time and reduce heat to lowest heat setting. Cover and cook for 25 minutes – until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the stove top and take off the lid. Allow steam and heat to release for about 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. 
  4. Season, garnish, and serve. Season to taste with salt and serve topped with chopped pistachios, fresh cilantro, and thinly sliced green onions as desired. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: Stove top
  • Cuisine: Healthy