Red Quinoa Pilaf with Kale and Corn

Name: Red Quinoa Pilaf with Kale and Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups red quinoa, rinsed in a fine sieve (or use any other variety of quinoa, or a blend); 3 cups water; 1 vegetable bouillon cube; 1 bunch kale (about 8 ounces), curly green or lacinato; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups cooked fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels; 3 to 4 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced; 2 jarred roasted red peppers, cut into strips, or 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, cut into strips; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more, to taste; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or crushed dried rosemary; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Red quinoa pilaf with kale and corn is packed with tasty and good for you ingredients. It can be a side dish or entree, depending on what else is being served with it.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:29:36 GMT