Quinoa Pilaf Ww 4 Pts 5 Pts for Ww
Transform your weeknight meals with this wholesome and flavor-packed Quinoa Pilaf, a Weight Watchers-friendly dish that clocks in at just 4 or 5 points, depending on your plan. This vibrant recipe combines fluffy quinoa simmered in low-sodium broth with a colorful medley of sautéed vegetables, including carrots, celery, and red bell peppers, all lightly seasoned with cumin for a warm, earthy touch. Finished with a bright splash of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect as a healthy side or a light vegetarian main course. Whether you're tracking points or looking for a hearty, gluten-free option, this quinoa pilaf is a delicious way to stay on track with your goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Carrot, diced
- 1 stalk Celery, diced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold running water using a fine mesh strainer. Set aside to drain.
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and red bell pepper to the pan. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
Stir in the cumin, salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1 additional minute to toast the spices slightly.
Add the rinsed quinoa to the pan and stir to coat the grains in the vegetable mixture.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all the liquid.
Remove the pan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff the quinoa with a fork, then stir in the freshly chopped parsley and lemon juice.
Serve warm as a side dish or main course, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
873 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.2 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2732 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.1 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1116 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
