Quinoa Pilaf

Fluffy herb-seasoned quinoa pilaf cooked in vegetable broth — a protein-rich grain side.

Add to Shopping List

Nutrition (per serving)

Why this fits a diabetes-friendly diet

At 31g of carbs per serving, it's worth pairing with protein or fat and watching portion size to keep the resulting blood sugar rise gradual, and its estimated glycemic index of ~40 means the carbs it does have tend to digest slowly rather than spiking blood sugar fast.

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil 2 minutes.
2. Add quinoa and toast 1 minute.
3. Add broth; bring to a boil.
4. Cover and simmer 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
5. Fluff with a fork; stir in parsley and lemon juice.