Curried Rice and Quinoa Pilaf with Prunes and Pistachios
Prunes can stand in for any dried fruit, as they do in this grain pilaf. (Try them in baked goods too.)…
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Prunes can stand in for any dried fruit, as they do in this grain pilaf. (Try them in baked goods too.)
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
- 1/2 cup basmati rice
- 1/4 cup red quinoa
- 2 tsp. curry powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup cooked lentils
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pitted prunes
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pistachios
Preparation
1. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and sauté 2 to 3 minutes, or until translucent. Add rice and quinoa, and cook until rice begins to turn opaque. Add curry powder, and cook 30 seconds. Stir in 11/2 cups water, add bay leaf, season with salt (if desired), cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 to 18 minutes, or until grains are tender.
2. Remove from heat, and stir in lentils. Cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Fold in prunes and pistachios.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 170
- Carbohydrate Content 26 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 6 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
- Sodium Content 3 mg
- Sugar Content 6 g