Herbed Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

If you like peas, increase the peas!

 

Ingredients

2 fresh poblano chili pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped

3 cloves garlic

3 green onions, sliced

1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves

1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves

2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided

1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained

 

Method

Combine chili peppers, garlic, onion, cilantro, parsley, and oregano in an electric blender. add 1/2 cup broth; cover and process until coarsely pureed.

 

Combine pureed mixture, remaining broth, and quinoa in a heavy medium saucepan; bring to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.

 

Add peas; continue to cook 5 minutes or until quinoa is tender and liquid is evaporated.

 

Per patty: 26 g carbohydrates, 150 calories, 3 g fat(0 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 6 g Protein, 250 mg sodium

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