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quinoa pilaf

Reethy avatar
Recipe by
Areatha Daniels
@Reethy
Gary, IN

This is a recipe I put together, testing to see if I could make something from just "Whole Clean Food". I had never cooked Quinoa before, and kale was an Item I thought was "just for show". Well, I've been telling you all; I have to make the change to Clean Cooking and Eating. This was my first attempt. I adore Indian food, and most of it's cooking is clean. I thought way not try Indian spices as well. My family really enjoyed the meal too.

yield 4 -6
prep time 25 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For quinoa pilaf

  • THE HARDEST PART OF THIS MEAL IS THE PREP. IT CAN BE DONE A DAY IN ADVANCE
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 3 c
    fresh kale, chopped (remove thick steams)
  • 1 c
    quinoa, cooked (follow package directions)
  • 2 md
    carrots, grated
  • 1 sm
    sweet potatoe
  • ANY VEGETABLE OF YOUR CHOICE
  • 1 md
    scallion
  • 1 Tbsp
    ginger root (fresh) grated
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic (grated)
  • handful cilantro, fresh chopped
  • handful of craisens (optional)
  • SPICES
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 tsp
    garam masala (this can be found in specialty section
  • 1 tsp
    tumeric powder
  • 1 sm
    chilli (optional)
  • salt , pepper and lemon juice per taste

How To Make quinoa pilaf

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    Prep ALL VEGETABLES, and cook Quinoa ( this counld be done the day before). Make sure to put quinoa in refrigerator until ready to use.
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    Now, because I used sweet potatoes, I cooked them until slightly tender (with the Kale) then drain.
  • 3
    Heat the oil in pan, Put in cumin seed when the oil is hot enough seed should sizzle
  • 4
    When the cumin seeds start to splatter add the garlic and chilli saute 30 seconds
  • 5
    Now add chopped scallion give a nice stirr
  • 6
    Put in the salt and turmeric powder mix well for about 2 minutes
  • 7
    while mixing add you vegitable one at at time, stirring between each addition
  • 8
    Cover the pan, and let vegetables cook for 5-6 min. (tender)
  • 9
    Add the Garam Masala, mix well Add Quinoa, mix well
  • From Instagram: Quinoa Pilaf, I can eat this everyday. It's that good. #eating clean #enjoycooking101 http://instagram.com/p/huDHMZKV6p/
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    Add lemon juice, mix well Cook for a couple of minuts. ENJOY COOKING !
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