Quinoa and Pepper Pilaf Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Quinoa and Pepper Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 shallot

minced

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 medium red bell pepper

diced

1 medium yellow bell pepper

diced

1 cup uncooked quinoa

rinsed

2 cups Swanson® Certified Organic Vegetable Broth or Swanson® Vegetable Broth

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the peppers and quinoa and cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Stir in the broth and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Stir in the parsley. Season if desired.

Nutritional Information

Quinoa and Pepper Pilaf Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 222.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.1g 14%

Carbohydrates: 35.2g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 4g 16%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 6.1g 9%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 1303.8IU 26%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.5mg 19%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 96.5mg 161%

Folate: 106.8mcg 27%

Calcium: 35.3mg 4%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 94.8mg 34%

Potassium: 423.3mg 12%

Sodium: 271.8mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 55.3

*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.