Spiced Quinoa
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Description
This recipe combines pungent Mediterranean and Indian flavors for a quick and delicious side dish.
Ingredients
- 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
Directions
- 1. 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.
- 2. Once the quinoa has finished cooking, stir in the drained garbanzo beans, toasted pine nuts, and raisins. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 2 cups
calories: 439.8 kcal
carbohydrates: 64.8 g
protein: 14.8 g
saturated fat: 2.3 g
cholesterol: 0.3 mg
sodium: 851.1 mg
fiber: 8.9 g
sugar: 13.7 g
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