Can you tell I’m excited for Vidalia onion season?
I’m already half way through a large bag of those sweet onions and I can’t wait to share this pineapple recipe with you.
I wanted something sweet- because Vidalia’s are naturally sweet so I thought I’d toss in a few pineapple chunks along with my favorite protein power-house, quinoa.
I’ll allow you to make this dish on a weeknight to try it out because you’re gunna wanna make it again this weekend for that neighborhood BBQ that you’re headed to. I know you were asked to bring a side dish and you have NO idea what to bring, right?
Well, I just solved that little dilemma.
I’m gunna be a lady of few words on this sunny day because, really….this recipe doesn’t need a lot of explanation. It’s quick n’ easy and can be whipped up in less than 20 minutes. Plus, I know y’all love quinoa so I don’t know what can be said to brag about it any more, hehe.
Pineapple? Yes. It is delicious and it makes this dish a winner. I’d prefer you purchase a fresh pineapple and chop it on up but you can always purchase the freshly cut cubes that sit so pretty in the clear containers near your produce section. They’re a bit more expensive, but they’ll do the job if you are short on time and rushing to your picnic.
I like to eat this easy vegetarian recipe for lunch and dinner (and it’s actually pretty gosh darn good for breakfast too- minus the scallions). I wouldn’t say I’m a quinoa pro but I’m pretty confident here that the technique of combining sweet Vidalia’s with pretty pineapple and fluffy quinoa on the stove top is gunna blow your mind.
Just make it.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 large Vidalia onion thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 scallion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. finely ground black pepper
Instructions
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In a large saucepan, combine quinoa and broth; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
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Add remaining ingredients to the cooked quinoa; gently toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Serve chilled or at room temperature.
This sounds amazing! Going to try it.
This looks so delicious! I know what I’m making for dinner tonight 🙂
I am so happy I found this site! I bought this big batch of quinoa, and now I am searching high and low for some fun recipes my entire family would like, only to find that quinoa really does make a versatile ingredient!! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
This looks very interesting!
I LOVE quinoa! Adding pineapple and onions make the dish look super yummy. I also really enjoy following you blog via Facebook 🙂 #giveaway
This looks delicious! I will have to serve this this summer. A Ninja would make my life so much easier as we have to make everything from scratch due to my 2-year-old daughter’s 50 food intolerances! The bender we have now is just not up to task 🙁
Yum – a new option for my favorite grain -quinoa. Thanks to Pinterest and Facebook for helping me find your blog.
#giveaway
I would love to win the Ninja! Love your contests! Thanks for posting a recipe with pineapple and parsley in it. Anyone who juices knows how awesome parsley is, and pineapple just makes everything yummy and more digestible, too.
What a great quinoa dish!
Looks delicious! I love quinoa! Just made a big batch of quinoa yesterday with parsley, bell pepper, onion and a balsamic dressing. Looking forward to trying your recipe!
This dish looks all kinds of exciting! I bet it smells amazing while it’s cooking too. I’ve never used Vidalia Onions much, except for when cooking steaks. I’m certainly going to have to try this recipe. 🙂
Love, love quinoa. Can’t wait to try this salad.
Looks so good! (and a Ninja could help prep 🙂 )! It is hard to find fresh pineapple here in the boonies. Could you use canned organic?
Omg looks great and I love pineapple. It would be a blessing to win that ninja for my family. Making healthier food choices!
Looks good. I’ve been wanting to make quinoa, but I didn’t know what to do with it. I’d love to win the ninja to make a nice smoothie to go along with this. Thanks!
This looks and sounds delish! I’ve never made anything with quinoa – I know I need to!!
Everytime I see a post of yours I’m instantly hungry!!! Such yummy recipes!
Mmmm I love stuff with pineapple in the summer! I bet grilling the pineapple first would add some great flavor! Your recipes always look so beautiful!
Fresh pineapple is good and quinoa is good. Together should be good too. 🙂 I tend to spice up my quinoa with some type of pepper seasoning and enjoy it best that way, and you’ve added that with the red pepper! I recently went to veggie broth too and notice that has a definite taste change to quinoa and I’m not sure if I’ll stay with it. I almost think of this recipe as a salad or dessert…. Thanks for the next dish to try!
And for the Ninja. Yep, I’m in line to win. No kidding, I was up early today doing my cross training (stationary bike) and watched this product on an info-mercial. I wondered then if I would venture to bread making. It seems so easy. 🙂
Love quinoa – this sounds yummy! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂