Herbed Quinoa and Chickpea Pilaf
Description
This protein-rich side dish is loaded with flavor and quick to prepare! Nutritious GOYA® Organic Quinoa is simmered beautifully with recaíto and orange juice. Then, plump and nutty GOYA® Chick Peas are stirred in, along with fresh mint, parsley and hazelnuts.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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2 tablespoons GOYA® Recaito
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1 cup GOYA® Organic Quinoa
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3/4 cup orange juice
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 (15 1/2 ounce) can GOYA® Chick Peas, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped
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1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped
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1/3 cup toasted hazelnuts or pistachios, chopped
Directions
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Combine oil, Recaito, quinoa, orange juice, salt and 3/4 cup water to boil. Simmer covered over medium-low heat, until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 20 minutes. Stir in chick peas. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in mint, parsley and hazelnuts.