Herbed Quinoa and Chickpea Pilaf
Ingredients
1 cup
GOYA® Organic Quinoa
¾ cup
orange juice
1 tsp.
salt
1 can (15.5 oz.)
GOYA® Chick Peas, rinsed and drained
½ cup
mint leaves, chopped
½ cup
parsley leaves, chopped
⅓ cup
toasted hazelnuts or pistachios, chopped
About
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. Enjoy this delicious medley of fresh spring tastes!
Directions
Step 1
Combine oil, Recaito, quinoa, orange juice, salt and ¾ 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.