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

Danyal Mm
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Overall, this is a great recipe that I would highly recommend.


Monique van Staden
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Wamono Francis
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The spices are perfectly balanced.


David Griffin
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Syed Noor Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Kush Pandey
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The quinoa was a little undercooked for my liking. I would cook it for a few extra minutes next time.


Hasan Khan
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This dish is a little bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Solomon Tumasi
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted them from the recipe and it was still delicious.


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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Mary Kudzonu
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I added some chopped cilantro to the quinoa before serving and it was delicious.


sahil niazia
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I used brown quinoa instead of white quinoa and it turned out great.


Godstime Briggs
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This is a great recipe for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week for lunch or dinner.


Silver Bird
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Doreenda Agyeibea
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The addition of the vegetables and nuts gives this dish a nice crunch and extra flavor.


Sharon Galamgam
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I always have quinoa and spices on hand, so it's a great option for a quick and healthy meal.


Tamseal Fatima
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This spiced quinoa recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the quinoa was cooked to perfection.