Spring Vegetable and Quinoa Pilaf
Quinoa, a grain with a texture like that of couscous, is sold at natural food stores. Serve this side dish with lime wedges.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt plus additional for seasoning
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained 3 times
- 6 baby golden beets, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup 1/2-inch pieces organge bell peppers
- 1 cup 1/2-inch pieces red bell peppers
- 1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 cup 1/2-inch pieces trimmed baby zucchini (about 6 ounces)
- freshly ground pepper
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
Bring broth and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to boil in medium saucepan; add quinoa. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with fork. Cover and reserve.
Meanwhile, bring 1 1/4 cups water to boil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add beets. Cover and cook until beets are tender, about 8 minutes. Uncover; cook until any water in skillet evaporates.
Increase heat to medium-high. Add olive oil and garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add all bell peppers, asparagus, and zucchini. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Sauté until just tender, about 8 minutes.
Add cooked quinoa, green onions, and parsley to vegetables in skillet; toss to combine. Season with sea salt and pepper.
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