Nutritionists love quinoa for its low glycemic index; we love how this dish reinforces the idea that healthy food should pack a lot of flavor. Fresh herbs, plus crunchy nuts, keeps things interesting.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Step 1
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add quinoa and cook, stirring frequently, until quinoa starts to toast and smell nutty, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Step 2
Stir in quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until quinoa is tender, 25-30 minutes (15 if using white quinoa). Remove pan from heat, fluff quinoa with a fork. Cover; let stand for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Fold pistachios, parsley, and mint into quinoa. Season with salt and pepper.
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Reviews (20)
Back to TopAlso used homemade chicken stock!
maricoelho
Alexandria, VA
4/12/2019
My husband and I loved this quinoa recipe. We didn't even have shallots and still enjoyed the subtle flavors that compliments the quinoa, yet lets it stand out. We ate ours with roasted vegetables and boiled eggs. Can't wait for leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
maricoelho
Alexandria, VA
4/12/2019
Nothing great--maybe needs more herbs? I used homemade chicken stock and added mushrooms--still dull.
christine67
Denver, CO
2/28/2016
Boring.
Anonymous
San Francisco, CA
2/17/2016
Love the texture the pistachio's bring. Super easy. Great side dish , especially when you need to add some colour to the plate.
mauhaus
Weybridge, London
9/19/2015
好赶上桑迪,我不能相信没有其他问题tioned that. I'm thinking you follow the first paragraph instructions. I think the second paragraph meant 'stir quinoa' not stir IN quinoa. hope that helps.....
lhodd
Scarsdale, NY
3/30/2015
Made this with sautéed chard, it was delicious! I didn't have red quinoa so I used white, and definitely make sure to rinse it first. Easy and makes a great side.
eskymo
3/28/2015
I'm confused. The first paragraph of instructions says to add quinoa and cook until toasted, add broth and bring to a boil. Then the second paragraph gives the instructions to add the quinoa (again?) and stir. Just when do I add the quinoa to this recipe?
Sandy_kohn
Conway, SC
3/19/2015
Made exactly as written. Nice nutty quinoa flavor that everyone, including the teens, liked.
bricci
NYC
12/30/2014
This is the perfect recipe for quinoa as a 'side dish'. I love all the other quinoa 'salad' recipes, but this recipe focuses on the taste and texture of quinoa and not other ingredients. I used Trader Joe's tri-color quinoa. I did increase the amount of fresh herbs, probably total of 1/2C and used parsley, mint and cilantro. Added squeeze of lemon juice and some zest. This is definitely a keeper.
dory92064
San Diego, CA
7/21/2014
I'm surprised this is so highly rated. I made the recipe as is and it was pretty boring and tasteless. It didn't taste bad, just bland.
Leslie_R
5/27/2014
I used regular organic quinoa, coconut oil instead of olive, used a cup of fresh parsley, mint, and pistachios and before folding in the pistachios, parsley, and mint, I put them in the immersion chopper with a bit of olive oil and chopped them until the pistachios where about a quarter of their size. I will make this again.
brandolee
DC
2/19/2014
Slightly subtle but not bland, very delicious. An excellent side and a nice easy way to perk up quinoa.
kmadrid
New York, NY
7/23/2013
Adds new flavor to a healthy side dish. Shelled/roasted pistachios worked fine for me and saved time.
madamson
orlando FL
5/5/2013
I really loved this but I'm not putting a rating to it because I made some adjustments. I used vegetable broth instead of chicken, toasted pine nuts instead of pistachios, and basil instead of parsley and mint. It turned out to be really great and I'm happy to have found this recipe as I was getting tired of the boring old white quinoa pilaf style I've been making.
Winer314
2/7/2013
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