Nitrate & Nitrite Free Herbed Miso-Ginger Quinoa Pilaf
Total time40 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time25 min
4.8(25)
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4 servings
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 ¾ cups vegetable broth
- 1 ½ tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 4 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the rinsed quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water for 30 seconds, then shake off the excess water.
- 2
Heat the garlic-infused oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the grated ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 1 minute.
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