Appetizer for 2
Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf
$3.23for 430 minServes 2
Quinoa cooks with leek, carrot, pepper, peas, herbs, and chili for a colorful pilaf finished with lemon juice.
Photo: veganricha.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Quinoa, 3 oz$0.20/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Leeks and shallots, a little$3.49/lb typical | a little | $0.16Typical price |
 | Carrots, a little$1.09/lb typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.1 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.26Typical price |
 | Frozen vegetables, 1.25 oz$0.10/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.13Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 0.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, a little$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.62 | ||
Swaps
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$0.81 per serving$3.23 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 2 tsp oil
- 1/4 cup chopped leek
- 1/3 cup chopped carrots
- 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 cup peas
- 2/3 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- roasted nuts (optional)
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa with water and drain it.
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then cook the leek, carrots, and red bell pepper for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the quinoa, chili flakes, dried basil, salt, and 1 cup water.
- Cover and simmer for 18 minutes, until the quinoa is tender and its grains open.
- Stir in the peas and lemon juice, cover, and rest for 2 minutes.
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