Quinoa Pilaf
No messing around for this first BBQ of the year, I wanted to make sure we made some healthy choices as we’re getting ready for Bikini season!
Ingredients
-1 Cup Cooked Quinoa
-2 Medium Zucchini Grated
-1-2 Cloves of Garlic (or more!)
-1/2 Cup Coarsley Chopped Walnuts
-2 tbsp. Grapeseed Oil
-1 tsp. Thyme Leaves
-1/2 tsp of Sea Salt
-1/4 tsp Ground Pepper
Instructions
-Cook 1 cup of Quinoa separately from other ingredients
-While Quinoa is cooking, grate 2 medium zucchini & slice 1 clove of garlic (keep to the side until instructed to add)
-Heat 2 tbsp. of Grapeseed oil in medium skillet over medium heat – then add 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts to skillet
-Stir walnuts until toasted for about 2 to 3 minutes
-Add the sliced garlic and stir for about 1 minute until golden
-Stir in grated zucchini along with 1 tsp of fresh thyme leaves, 1/2 tsp of salt, & 1/4 tsp of pepper
-Cook and stir until zucchini is tender and other ingredients are well stirred in with walnuts
-Remove from heat and combine with cooked Quinoa in serving dish
-Serve along side your BBQ entree!
/ tags / Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Side Dishes, Vegetarian