Toasted Quinoa (Or Barley) Pilaf Recipe

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Toasted Quinoa (Or Barley) Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, cook shallots and garlic in hot oil over medium heat until tender.
  2. Carefully stir in quinoa or barley.
  3. Cook and stir about 5 minutes or until quinoa or barley is golden brown.
  4. Carefully stir in broth, thyme, and bay leaf and bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  5. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender and fluffy (cook barley about 10 minutes or until tender and liquid is absorbed).
  6. Discard bay leaf.
  7. Gently stir in roasted peppers.
  8. Season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 135.11 Kcal (566 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.54g 5%
Sodium 71.51mg 3%
Potassium 189.33mg 4%
Total Carbs 20.92g 7%
Sugars 0.74g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.28g 9%
Protein 4.71g 9%
Vitamin C 20.1mg 33%
Iron 6.4mg 36%
Calcium 29.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120.94 Kcal (506 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.17g 5%
Sodium 64.01mg 3%
Potassium 169.48mg 4%
Total Carbs 18.72g 7%
Sugars 0.66g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.04g 9%
Protein 4.21g 9%
Vitamin C 18mg 33%
Iron 5.7mg 36%
Calcium 26.7mg 3%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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