The Real Food Dietitians · by Jessica Beacom★ 5.0
Herbed Quinoa Pilaf
NUTRITION · PER SERVING30M COOK
CAL 11%·PRO 13%
CARBS 31G57% OF CAL
5G FIBER22G OTHER4G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 9G38% OF CAL
1G SAT8G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A fresh and nutty side dish of cooked quinoa tossed with almonds, apricots, herbs, and greens. Bright and flavorful, it pairs well with grilled meats or stands alone.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- ⅔ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 ⅓ cups water (or broth)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (½ medium lemon)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (use maple syrup or agave for vegan)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup dried apricots, diced or sliced
- 2 green onions, white and green parts thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves (may substitute parsley)
- Fine salt and black pepper
- Arugula for serving
- Optional: Feta cheese or goat cheese, if desired (omit for dairy-free and vegan)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
CAL 11%·PRO 13%
CARBS 31G57% OF CAL
5G FIBER22G OTHER4G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 9G38% OF CAL
1G SAT8G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 258mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 332mg
- Calcium
- 89mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 258MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.