How To Make Quinoa Rice Pilau with Dill & Roasted Tomatoes
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions
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Rinse the quinoa and rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
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In a medium-sized pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
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Add the quinoa, rice, vegetable broth, cumin, turmeric, and dried dill to the pot. Stir well to combine.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa and rice are tender.
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While the pilau is cooking, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Place the cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and slightly charred.
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Once the pilau is cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir in the roasted tomatoes.
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Serve the pilau hot, garnished with fresh dill.
Nutrition
- Calories : 265kcal
- Total Fat : 4g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 524mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 50g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 7g
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