Herbed Quinoa and Chickpea Pilaf Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Herbed Quinoa and Chickpea Pilaf Recipe). This protein-rich side dish is loaded with flavor and quick to prepare! Nutritious GOYA® Organic Quinoa is simmered beautifully with recaíto and orange juice. Then, plump and nutty GOYA® Chick Peas are stirred in, along with fresh mint, parsley and hazelnuts. Enjoy this delicious medley of fresh spring tastes!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Additional: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Herbed Quinoa and Chickpea Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 tablespoons GOYA® Recaito

1 cup GOYA® Organic Quinoa

¾ cup orange juice

1 teaspoon salt

1 (15.5 ounce) can GOYA® Chick Peas

rinsed and drained

½ cup mint leaves

chopped

½ cup parsley leaves

chopped

⅓ cup toasted hazelnuts or pistachios

chopped

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Combine oil Recaito quinoa orange juice salt and 3/4 cup water to boil. Simmer covered over medium-low heat until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender 20 minutes. Stir in chick peas. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Stir in mint parsley and hazelnuts.

Nutritional Information

Herbed Quinoa and Chickpea Pilaf Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 167.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.6g 11%

Carbohydrates: 23.1g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 3g

Fat: 6.4g 10%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 514.9IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 13%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 24mg 40%

Folate: 79.9mcg 20%

Calcium: 36.6mg 4%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 74mg 26%

Potassium: 304.1mg 9%

Sodium: 392.1mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 57.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.