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4.48 from 40 votes

One-pot quinoa with peas and Parmesan

This easy, one-pot side dish is perfect for a quick dinner side dish that's big on flavor!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup green peas, thawed, if frozen
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan or hard Italian cheese, plus extra for serving

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions in a large pot.
  • Once quinoa has finished the cook time, turn off heat and add the peas to the top of the pot. Recover and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the quinoa and stir in the peas. Then stir in remaining ingredients until combined (and until the butter is melted.
  • Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Notes

Want to punch up the flavor a bit? Here's a few ideas:
  • Cook the quinoa in vegetable or chicken broth.
  • Add some fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley.
  • Add onions or shallots. You’ll need to chop them fine and sauté them in olive oil before you add the quinoa to the pan to cook.
  • Finish the dish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  • Substitute Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano for the Parmesan cheese.
  • Switch out the grain and use brown rice or even orzo in place of the quinoa. Adjust cooking times as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 200mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g
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