Hello Healthy Meal Preppers!

If you're craving a light, refreshing dish that still packs in flavor and nutrition, this Quinoa Pilaf is a must-try. With fluffy quinoa, sautéed aromatics, toasted pine nuts, and fresh herbs like basil and mint, every bite is vibrant and satisfying.

This pilaf is perfect for meal prep—enjoy it warm, chilled, or at room temperature. Whether served as a main or a side, it’s an easy, nourishing option that fits beautifully into your healthy routine.

Quinoa Pilaf Recipe:

Per serving: 293 Calories • 31.1g Carbs (4.1g Fiber) • 16.1g Fat • 7.3g Protein

5 minutes to prep, 25 minutes to cook

Ingredients

Scaled to 1 serving

• 3/4 tbsp Avocado oil (10 g)

• 1/8 medium Onions (14 g)

• 1/16 medium Red bell pepper (7.4 g)

• 1/4 cloves, minced Garlic (0.8 g)

• 1/2 tbsp Pine nuts (4.2 g)

• 1/4 cup Quinoa (42 g)

• 1/2 cup Water (118 g)

• 1/4 dash Pepper (0 g)

• 1/2 tbsp Spearmint (2.9 g)

• 1/2 tbsp, chopped Basil (1.3 g)

• 1/4 tbsp chopped Scallions (1.5 g)

• 1/4 small Cucumber (39 g)

• 1/4 tsp Salt (1.5 g)

Directions

Directions are for original recipe of 4 servings

1. Mince garlic, roughly chop herbs, and dice all vegetables.

2. Heat half of the avocado oil over medium-high heat in a pot. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic and pine nuts and cook, stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent, but not browned.

3. Add the uncooked quinoa and cook, stirring occasionally for a couple more minutes until quinoa is lightly toasted.

4. Add water and salt. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low so that the quinoa and water are simmering while the pot is partially covered (enough to let out some steam). Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and put into a large serving bowl. Fluff up with a fork.

5. Let cool until just slightly warm, add remaining olive oil. Stir in chopped mint, basil, chives, and cucumber. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.