Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf
Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf brings fluffy quinoa together with tender onion, celery, and carrot for a bright, lemon-kissed side. Light toasting deepens the nutty flavor, while hot water ensures an even simmer and peas add a sweet pop. Serve it warm alongside grilled proteins or as a fresh, satisfying vegetarian main.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 33 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 78
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour oil into a medium saucepan and set over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook, stirring, for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- 2
Rinse quinoa under cold water in a strainer, then drain well. Stir it into the vegetables; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add water, bay leaf, and lemon rind and juice; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- 3
Discard the bay leaf. Stir in peas, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.
- Calories 245.87 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 7.96 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 40.55 g 15%
- Total Fat 6.67 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.73 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 213.92 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 10.06 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 8.9 g --
- Added Sugars 3.31 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 135.58 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.88 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 777.91 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 47.69 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 15.65 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf is made with 12 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 245.87 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Dried Bay Leaves, Green Peas. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 245.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf healthy?
- Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 245.87 calories and 7.96 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 213.92 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.31 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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