Contributed to “Vegan Holiday Kitchen” by Barbara Pollak, a longtime reader of Ms. Atlas’s, this pilaf is attractive when made with a combination of red and white quinoa, but either color can be used on its own. It is a veggie-filled way to celebrate quinoa’s becoming standard Passover fare.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed
- 3 cups prepared vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or other healthy vegetable oil
- 2 medium yellow or red onions, or 1 of each, quartered and thinly sliced
- 4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 16-ounce bag shredded coleslaw cabbage
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced cremini or baby bella mushrooms
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- ½ cup minced fresh parsley
- ¼ cup minced fresh dill, more or less to taste
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
210 calories; 7 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 31 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 239 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
8 to 10 servings
Preparation
- Combine the quinoa with the broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat, cover and simmer gently until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Test to see if the quinoa is done to your liking; if needed, add another 1/2 cup water and simmer until absorbed.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or stir-fry pan. Add the onions and sauté over medium-low heat until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to sauté until the onion is golden.
- Add the cabbage, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, ginger, basil, thyme and lemon juice to the skillet. Turn the heat up to medium-high and stir-fry until the cabbage is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the parsley and dill, remove from the heat, and serve.
30 minutes
Dining and Cooking