Quinoa and Lima Bean Pilaf
This vegetarian quinoa dish is both delicious and nutritious. Any leftovers can be easily turned into a side salad with a basic dressing.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch of scallions, chopped
- 1 celery branch, diced
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
- ½ Tbsp Aleppo seven spice or pulse & beans spice blend, ground
- 1 medium carrot, coarsely grated
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup fresh or thawed Lima beans
- 1 cup water
- salt to taste
Accompaniment
- 1 cup thick, natural yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- salt to taste
Method
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1
Heat a pan on a high-medium. Pour in oil, scallions, celery, mushrooms and spices. Cook for a few minutes.
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2
Add carrot, then quinoa; mix well. Add Lima beans and 1 cup of water.
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3
Bring to a boil, mix, cover and lower heat. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
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4
Mix yoghurt, garlic and salt. Serve with the quinoa pilaf.
