Quinoa pilaf with asparagus, almonds and lemon

Quinoa pilaf with asparagus, almonds and lemon

somethingnewfordinner.com

Asparagus, lemons, almonds and a kick of cayenne and cumin, make this quinoa pilaf a flavorful and healthy alternative to rice.

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Cooking tools:

  • Microplane
  • Citrus press
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Stove
  • Wooden spoon
  • Fork
  • Mixing bowl
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1-2 T olive oil, lemon-infused olive oil or almond oil
  • 1/2 red onion, finely sliced into rings
  • 1 small bunch of asparagus, sliced
  • 3 stalks of celery, sliced
  • 1 1/2 t cumin
  • 1 pinch of cayenne to taste
  • 1 t lemon zest
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • A splash of oil, almond, olive or lemon-infused almond oil

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