Quinoa with Toasted Pine Nuts

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Quinoa with Toasted Pine Nuts

QUINOA WITH TOASTED PINE NUTS

  • Author: Frankho Fresh
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 6 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Rinse and drain quinoa. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots; sauté 1 minute or until tender. Add minced garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add quinoa; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add chicken stock and kosher salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.

Step 2

While quinoa cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts to pan; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Combine quinoa mixture, pine nuts, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, parsley, chives, and pepper; toss.

Keywords: Pine Nuts Recipe