Best 11 Quinoa With Garlic Pine Nuts And Raisins Recipes

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**Quinoa with Garlic, Pine Nuts, and Raisins: A Delightful and Nutritious Dish**

Quinoa, a versatile and ancient grain, takes center stage in this flavorful and wholesome dish. Bursting with earthy and nutty undertones, quinoa is a perfect base for a variety of ingredients and flavors. Garlic adds a savory kick, while pine nuts provide a delightful crunch and raisins offer a sweet and chewy contrast. This recipe is not only packed with taste but also boasts impressive nutritional value, making it a fantastic choice for a well-balanced meal. Additionally, we also present tantalizing variations of the dish, including a tantalizing Mediterranean-inspired version and a vibrant Mexican-style rendition. These variations cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences, ensuring that everyone can savor the goodness of quinoa in their favorite style. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines taste, nutrition, and versatility.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

QUINOA PILAF WITH PINE NUTS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings, serving size 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Put the broth and quinoa in a medium sized saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and grain is tender.
  • Meanwhile, toast the nuts in a large dry skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove nuts from pan and set aside. Heat the oil in the same skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and begin to brown, about 6 minutes.
  • When the quinoa is done, fluff with a fork and transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in the pine nuts, onions, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

SIMPLEST QUINOA AND PINE NUT PILAF



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 cups whole grain quinoa (about 7 ounces)
1 3/4 cups low-salt chicken broth (preferably organic)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro or Italian parsley
1/3 cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • Place the quinoa in a fine sieve. Rinse under cold running water 1 full minute. Set aside to drain.
  • Bring the broth, salt and pepper to a boil in heavy, medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the quinoa. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the quinoa is tender and all the broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat. Let the quinoa stand, still covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Scatter pine nuts on a small rimmed baking sheet. Toast the nuts until golden, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet.
  • Mix the cilantro and pine nuts into the quinoa.

PINE NUT MARINARA QUINOA BOWL



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup dry white quinoa, rinsed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, preferably cold pressed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/4 tablespoons agave nectar
2 cups sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in water for 2 hours (1 cup soaking water reserved)
2 large Roma or heirloom tomatoes, diced
1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 handful fresh basil leaves, a few reserved for garnish
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon sea salt
Pinch hot pepper flakes
1/4 cup pine nuts, reserved, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the quinoa: Thoroughly rinse the dry quinoa in a fine mesh colander. Combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups filtered water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a full boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer. Cover the pan and cook until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy and tender, 15 to 20 minutes. For the marinara: Add the olive oil, lemon juice, agave nectar to a high-speed blender. Then add the sun-dried tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and hot pepper flakes to the blender. Blend until smooth, 30 to 45 seconds. Use a tamper if necessary to support the proper blending of the sauce. If necessary, add additional tomato soaking water to thin. Serve as is or simmer at a low temperature in a medium saucepan for 25 to 30 minutes. Spoon the marinara sauce over the cooked quinoa in a serving bowl and top with the pine nuts and reserved fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.

SPICED QUINOA



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This recipe combines pungent Mediterranean and Indian flavors for a quick and delicious side dish.

Provided by Cinderella

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup quinoa
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup toasted pine nuts
½ cup raisins, soaked in hot water and drained

Steps:

  • Stir together the olive oil, onion, and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the quinoa, curry powder, salt, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
  • Once the quinoa has finished cooking, stir in the drained garbanzo beans, toasted pine nuts, and raisins. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.8 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 851.1 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

GARLIC QUINOA



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This is a quick and easy, basic quinoa recipe that we use in our house instead of rice as a great side.

Provided by sjflick

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup quinoa

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in melted butter until just browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth into the saucepan; add quinoa and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and rest mixture 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 502.9 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

INDIAN-SPICED QUINOA WITH RAISINS AND PINE NUTS



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I typically use a medium yellow onion instead of 2 shallots because that's usually what we have on hand. It's delicious either way! Also, it usually takes me a lot longer than 10 minutes for all the water to be absorbed, so just keep an eye on it and adjust the time accordingly. The recipe came from Vegan Planet.

Provided by PDX Meems

Categories     Grains

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups quinoa
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large shallots, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3 cups vegetable stock, heated
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, minced

Steps:

  • Rinse the quinoa well to remove the bitter white coating. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and ginger and cook, stirring, until the shallots are slightly softened, about 1 minute. Add the quinoa along with the cardamom, coriander, cumin, and cayenne and stir to coat with the oil. Stir in the hot stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the cook until all the water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the raisins, pine nuts, and parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.6, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 5.2, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5, Protein 7.3

GARLIC QUINOA



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Quinoa is a very high protein grain which originated in the Andes mountains of Bolivia and Peru as a staple food of the Incas. It's gluten-free and rich in L-lysine, phosphorus, calcium, iron, B vitamins, and vitamin E. A yet untried recipe submitted for Zaar World Tour II.

Provided by Debs Recipes

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup quinoa, rinsed well and drained
2 cups water or 2 cups broth
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Sauté onion in olive oil for 2-3 minutes; add garlic and continue sautéing for another 30 seconds or so.
  • Add quinoa, water and salt to pan; bring to boil then reduce heat then cover and simmer 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.3, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 152.1, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 6.3

CRISP QUINOA CAKES WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     brunch, lunch, weekday, appetizer, dessert, main course, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup quinoa
Salt
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 /4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Put the quinoa, a large pinch of salt and 2 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, and then adjust the heat so that the mixture bubbles gently. Cover, and cook, stirring once, until the grains are very tender and begin to burst, 25 to 30 minutes. When they are starchy and thick, transfer them to a large bowl to cool for a few minutes.
  • Heat the oven to 200. Fold the pine nuts, raisins, parsley, and Parmesan into the quinoa, and add a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper. With your hands, form the mixture into 8 patties.
  • Put 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is warm, cook 4 cakes at a time until the bottoms are nicely browned and crisp, about 4 minutes. Flip, and brown on the other side, another 4 minutes. Transfer the cakes to the oven to keep warm while you cook the second batch with another tablespoon of oil. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 715, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 400 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

QUINOA WITH GARLIC,RAISINS AND PINE NUTS



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Categories     Nut

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Quinoa
Pine nuts
Garlic parsley
Raisins
Lemon juice
Olive oil

Steps:

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QUINOA WITH GARLIC, PINE NUTS AND RAISINS RECIPE



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Provided by caligma

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Cup Quinoa, toasted.
1 3/4 cup Chicken Broth.
1/4 cup toasted Pine nuts.
2 cloves thinly sliced garlic
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 c. Raisins.
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley.
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a med sized saucepan, add toasted Quinoa to chicken broth. Bring to a boil. cover and lower heat. cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Toast the pine nuts, set aside. Brown garlic in the 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Fluff Quinoa with a fork, add the pinenuts, garlic, oil, 1/4 c. raisins, and the parsley. Toss Corrected seasonings and serve.

QUINOA SALAD WITH DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS



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This is an unusual and tasty high-protein grain salad. Quinoa is a grain that has almost no flavor, but the spices add zest. It's well worth trying, I make it often since discovering quinoa at my health food store.

Provided by NATALIE17

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups quinoa
¼ teaspoon salt
3 ½ cups water
1 bunch green onions, chopped
¾ cup chopped celery
½ cup raisins
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sesame oil
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¾ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Bring the quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Once done, scrape into a large bowl, and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Stir in the green onions, celery, raisins, cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and sesame oil. Allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend. Stir in the cilantro and pecans before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 71.9 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

  • Use a fine-mesh strainer to rinse quinoa thoroughly. This will remove any bitter saponins and help it cook evenly.
  • Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown. This will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Use vegetable broth or water to cook quinoa. Vegetable broth will add more flavor, but water can be used if you prefer a milder taste.
  • Fluff quinoa with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains and make it light and fluffy.
  • Serve quinoa with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or a simple vinaigrette dressing.

Conclusion:

Quinoa with Garlic, Pine Nuts, and Raisins is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or a dish to impress your guests, this quinoa recipe is sure to please.

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