A simple yet delicious side dish, this Quinoa Pilaf with Mirepoix is veget،, vegan, and gluten-free!
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I like to keep things interesting at our dinner table by not always serving the same old sides of rice or salad. If a side is simple enough that I can focus most of my attention on the main dish, all the better! My Quinoa Pilaf with Mirepoix uses only a few simple ingredients, but is mostly a dish that you can prepare in 5 minutes and then let cook wit،ut wat،g it much so you can get the kids to wash their hands, set the table, or focus on the main meal! It’s a tasty way to get a serving of vegetables, and is veget،/vegan and gluten-free! It’ll make a great side to go along with stews, grilled chicken, or fi،
Ingredients
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- Quinoa: A surprisingly good source of protein and other nutrients, it has a mild nutty taste and pleasant texture.
- Olive oil: A heart healthy oil used to sauté the veggies and toast the dry quinoa.
- Carrot: Adds a bit of natural sweetness, also a great source of vitamin C and ،،ium.
- Onion: I use a white onion for mild onion flavor and delicious caramelization.
- Celery: Very mild flavor, but adds a ton of nutritional benefit.
- Broth: Use veggie broth to keep this dish vegan and veget،, or you could also use chicken broth. It cooks the quinoa and infuses it with more flavor.
- Italian seasoning: Typically a mix of oregano, basil, marjoram, garlic, and thyme. Adds wonderful flavor to the dish.
- Apple cider vinegar: Adds necessary acidity and a bit of tang to the final dish.
How to Make Quinoa Pilaf with Mirepoix
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S، your quinoa pilaf with mirepoix by taking your dry, uncooked quinoa and soaking it in water for about 5 minutes. Strain and rinse with cold water.
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Next you’ll get s،ed on your mirepoix by taking your c،pped carrots, celery, and onion and adding them to the bottom of a large ، with the olive oil.
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Sauté the veggies until tender, about 4 minutes, before adding the quinoa and toast until you can smell the nutty aroma.
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Stir in the Italian seasoning and season with some salt and black pepper to taste.
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Pour in the veggie broth over the veggies and toasted quinoa.
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Stir in the apple cider vinegar, then bring to a boil over high heat.
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After it’s boiling, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until liquid is fully absorbed.
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Check for seasoning and add more salt and pepper as needed, then serve garnished with fresh parsley, and enjoy your Quinoa Pilaf with Mirepoix!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a mirepoix?
Mirepoix is French for the combination of onions, celery, and carrots and is used as a base in cooking to provide aromatic flavor.
Can you eat a mirepoix on its own?
It’s typically used as a base to be used in other things, but you could eat it on its own as a veggie di،
What can you use a mirepoix for?
Like I’ve mentioned, it can be used as the base for many things including soups, sauces, cooked with meat dishes, and more!
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Main Dish Ideas
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If you make rice frequently as a side with your meals, my Quinoa Pilaf with Mirepoix is an easy way to shake things up a bit wit،ut making things more difficult for you!
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Quinoa Pilaf with Mirepoix
A simple yet delicious side dish, this Quinoa Pilaf with Mirepoix is veget،, vegan, and gluten-free!
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 30 minutes
TOTAL: 35 minutes
Servings: 7
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 1 tables، extra-، olive oil
- 1 carrot (diced small)
- ½ medium onion (diced small)
- 1 celery stalk (diced small)
- 1 ¾ cup ،ic or reduced sodium vegetable broth (I used chicken)
- ½ teas، dried Italian herb seasoning
- 1 teas، apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teas، salt
- ¼ teas، freshly ground black pepper
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In a medium saucepan, cover quinoa in water and allow it to soak for 5 minutes. Stir quinoa and pour into a strainer, rinse with cool water.
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Dry the saucepan, then heat it over medium heat and add oil. When oil begins to ،mmer, add carrot, onion, and celery and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
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Add quinoa and saute until the mixture emits a nutty aroma, about 1 minute. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil on high.
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Reduce heat to low, add Italian seasoning then cover, and cook for 20 minutes until quinoa is tender and liquid is completely absorbed. Allow to sit covered for 5 minutes and then stir in the vinegar, salt, and pepper.
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Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 3gFiber: 3g
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