Quinoa-Bulgur Wheat Pilaf |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Vegetarian Times. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 large onion, peeled and diced |
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa |
1/2 cup bulgar wheat |
2 cups fat-free vegetable broth |
1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths |
1/2 lb green beans, trimmed |
1 1/2 cups artichoke hearts, drained |
salt & fresh ground pepper |
Directions:
1. Heat skillet over medium heat. When hot, add 1 tablespoon oil. Add diced onion, and sauté for 1 minute.
2. Add remaining oil, quinoa and bulgur wheat, and continue cooking and stirring for about 2 minutes, or until grains turn slightly golden.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low, add vegetable broth, cover skillet, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add asparagus and beans, re-cover skillet, and continue cooking and stirring until liquid is absorbed and grains are tender, about 10 minutes more.
4. Remove from heat, and stir in artichoke hearts and seasonings. Serve hot.
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