Recipes
Quinoa Almond Pilaf
- Yield: 8 Servings
- Prep Time: 10 Mins.
- Cook Time: 25 Mins.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 cup Fisher® Sliced Almonds, toasted, divided
- 1 ½ cup tricolor quinoa, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
- 3 ½ cups boiling water
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the quinoa: Heat the oil in an ovenproof saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Stir in the onion, salt and paprika. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the quinoa and cook for 2 minutes, until you hear it crackling. Stir in the water and a ½ cup of the almonds. Bring to a boil. Cover and place in the center of the oven. Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until the grains fluff slightly and separate. Remove from the oven.
- Serve: Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in the lemon juice. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup almonds. Serve immediately.
Share This Fisher Recipe