Spiced Quinoa

This quinoa is flavored with aromatic Mediterranean and Indian spices for a quick and delicious side dish.


Recipes · Side Dish · Grain Side Dish Recipes


Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Total Time: 45 mins
Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock

  • ¾ cup quinoa

  • 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

  • ½ cup toasted pine nuts

  • ½ cup raisins, soaked in hot water and drained (Optional)


Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in stock, quinoa, curry powder, salt, pepper, cumin, and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.

  2. Stir beans, pine nuts, and raisins into cooked quinoa. Serve warm or cold.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
440 Calories
16g Fat
65g Carbs
15g Protein


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