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Quinoa Pilaf In Lettuce Cups

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Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups water
1 cup quinoa picked and rinsed well (the red kind is prettier but either the red or the white is fine)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped dried cherries

Nutritional information

270.2
Calories
97 g
Calories From Fat
10.9 g
Total Fat
1.3 g
Saturated Fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
13.9 mg
Sodium
38.4 g
Carbs
3.5 g
Dietary Fiber
1.6 g
Sugars
7.1 g
Protein
269g
Serving Size

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Quinoa Pilaf In Lettuce Cups

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    I just love Aarti's take on food! Here's a recipe from Aarti's Party!

    • 55 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Quinoa Pilaf in Lettuce Cups,I just love Aarti’s take on food! Here’s a recipe from Aarti’s Party!,This recipe makes a beautiful side dish and I made it as listed. I think next time I’d add bell pepper and maybe sliced mushrooms to the onions and make it more vegetabe-full!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Rinse Quinoa in a Sieve Well to Remove Outer Coating and Then Toast Over Medium Heat in an Iron Skillet Until the Toasty Quinoa Aroma Begins(the Toasting Is Optional).

    2
    Done

    Bring the 1 1/2 Cups Water and Quinoa to a Boil in a Small Saucepan Over Medium Heat. Reduce the Heat and Simmer, Covered, Until Quinoa Is Cooked and Curly White Germ Shows, About 20 Minutes.

    3
    Done

    Meanwhile, Warm the Olive Oil in Large Skillet Over Medium Heat. When the Oil Is Shimmering, Add the Onion and Spices, and Saute Until the Onion Has Softened and the Spices Are Very Fragrant.

    4
    Done

    Stir in the Pine Nuts and Fruit and Saute For 1 to 2 Minutes.

    5
    Done

    Add the Cooked Quinoa (all the Water Should Have Been Absorbed) to the Skillet. Stir in the Grapefruit Zest and Grapefruit Juice. Taste, and Season With Salt, Pepper, to Taste. Allow to Sit Off the Heat For 10 Minutes So the Flavors Seep Into the Quinoa.

    6
    Done

    Serve in Lettuce Cups.

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