Weeknight Dinners: Knife Lesson & Zucchini Quinoa Pilaf

We love this Zucchini Quinoa Pilaf. It is hearty enough to have as a meal, delicious as a side, and best-yet: it is delicious cold. Let the leftovers abound!

Beloved by kids and adults alike, it will become a staple in your repertoire. It’s fast enough for a weekday night dinner, portable to bring as a side dish, packable for a healthy lunch.

There are lots of reasons to sign up for this class, 2 are Knife Lesson & Zucchini Quinoa Pilaf. In this class, we’ll take you through great knifing techniques and a comprehensive knife lesson. Your Quarantine cooking skills will Quintuple!

The quinoa in this dish is high in protein, great for vegetarians or a “meatless Monday.” Bust out the chicken stock if you’d like a richer version, but all methods are delicious.

Ingredients to have ready

(This will feed a family of four. Feel free to cut these amounts in half for a family of 1 or 2)

2 cups quinoa
chicken stock or better than bullion, optional
6 zucchini
6 garlic cloves
2 handfuls of fresh herbs, like  mint and  parsley
a large handful of pine nuts
the “Hipcooks Trinity:” olive oil, lemon,  salt

Supplies

cutting board and knife (obviously!)
a large skillet, small pot and cooking spoons

Virtual cooking classes at Hipcooks

Expand your Quarantine Cooking and bring Hipcooks to your kitchen with our virtual cooking classes. We all cook step-by-step and side-by-side for an interactive experience.

Join us for this online cooking class on zoom, or get your own group together for a lively Livestream: Coworkers & clients, Friends & family, and kids for a Private virtual cooking class. We’ll work with you to book a date and time that work for you. More info on our Private virtual cooking classes here.

Classes are based on recipes with no more than a handful of easy-to-find ingredients. If you don’t have exactly what’s needed, don’t worry: we teach adaptable skills. We’ll send your group ingredients & tools checklists before your class, and recipes afterward. These classes are delightful — join us!