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Winter Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf*
Ingredients
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*Meets MetFit guidelines.
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 cup diced onion
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 cup celery root, peeled and diced
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1 medium or 2 1/2 cups sweet potato
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3 cups kale, preferably Tuscan or lacinato, stems removed and chopped
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2 cups vegetable broth
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1 cup quinoa, rinsed
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 dash cayenne pepper
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salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
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Warm olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, add garlic and cook another minute, until fragrant. Peel and dice sweet potato into 1 inch cubes. Stir in celery root and sweet potato.
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Cook about 15 minutes or until tender.
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Stir in kale, vegetable broth, and quinoa. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until the quinoa is soft, translucent and the germ ring creates a little halo around the outside edge of the grain. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and cayenne; taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
Categories
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Dairy Free
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Gluten Free
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Vegan
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Vegetarian