Quinoa and Spring Vegetable Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups quinoa, well rinsed
1 cup vegetable broth
2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed, divided
5 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves, divided
1 garlic clove, peeled
3 tbsp butter
1 large leek, halved, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)
3/4 cup sliced shallot
8 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, thickly sliced
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed , cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces (14 oz. or so)

Directions:

Bring 2 1/2 cups water to boil in small saucepan.
Add quinoa and 1 teaspoon salt; return to boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 17 minutes. Drain if necessary.
Puree broth, 1 cup peas, 4 tablespoons mint, and garlic in blender until smooth.
Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add leek and shallots; sauté until soft and light brown, about 4 minutes.
Stir in mushrooms, then asparagus; sauté until mushrooms are tender and asparagus is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Mix in puree and 1 cup peas; stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add quinoa; stir to coat.
Divide pilaf among bowls; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon mint and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	314.43 Kcal (1316 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.13g	14%
Cholesterol	15.68mg	5%
Sodium	274.85mg	11%
Potassium	654.35mg	14%
Total Carbs	47.48g	16%
Sugars	6.01g	24%
Dietary Fiber	8.89g	36%
Protein	10.76g	22%
Vitamin C	16.1mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	23%
Iron	77.9mg	433%
Calcium	79.7mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	142.46 Kcal (596 kJ)
Calories from fat	37.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.13g	14%
Cholesterol	7.1mg	5%
Sodium	124.53mg	11%
Potassium	296.47mg	14%
Total Carbs	21.51g	16%
Sugars	2.72g	24%
Dietary Fiber	4.03g	36%
Protein	4.87g	22%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	23%
Iron	35.3mg	433%
Calcium	36.1mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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