SPICY ORANGE QUINOA
A creative way to serve the super grain quinoa, this recipe combines the flavors of citrus, crunchy Brazil nuts, vegetables, garlic and saffron. Cayenne and roasted peppers add a spicy accent.-Kathy Patalsky, New York, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Broil pepper halves 4 in. from the heat until skin blisters. Cool slightly; finely chop pepper; set aside. , In a large saucepan, bring broth, orange juice, cayenne and saffron to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat oil and buttery spread over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms, 1/2 cup nuts and bay leaves; cook and stir until onion is tender. Add mixed vegetables, garlic and reserved serrano pepper; cook 4-5 minutes longer. Stir in orange, lemon juice, zest, pepper and salt., Gently stir quinoa into vegetable mixture; discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with remaining Brazil nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 583mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
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Beautiful Threat
[email protected]This was a complete disaster. The quinoa was mushy and the sauce was too spicy. I would not recommend this recipe.
Harihar Pudasaini
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Chulani Jayasingha
[email protected]This was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. Next time I'll use less chili powder.
Rhylee Evans
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Usman Mubarak
[email protected]This is a great recipe for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend and then eat it for lunch all week.
Jitbahadur Chaudhary
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of vegetables and it's always delicious.
M Jameel
[email protected]This was my first time making quinoa and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious.
Pumpkin Head Gaming
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Koko Oo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so flavorful and easy to make.
billiejo hudson
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food. But I'm so glad I did! The orange flavor really mellowed out the spice, and it was the perfect balance of flavors.
Roland Damasco
[email protected]This was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I will definitely be making it again.
Bernard Kadogbe
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to bring to potlucks or parties.
Dayana Fernando
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! I used a different type of orange juice and it still turned out great.
Saifullah Adeel
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! The flavors were amazing and it was really easy to make.
fida gul
[email protected]This dish was a hit! The combination of spicy and orange was perfect, and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.