Moroccan-Style Quinoa

Name: Moroccan-Style Quinoa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Contemporary Global Halal Fusion
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cup fat free reduced-sodium organic chicken broth; 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup chopped fresh red onion; 0.25 tsp ground turmeric; 0.25 tsp ground ginger; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 cup slivered almonds; 0.25 cup raisins; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch fresh mint

Quinoa, slivered almonds and raisins baked in the oven and spiced with turmeric and ginger.

50 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Heat oven to 350°F Toast almonds on baking sheet for approximately 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
15 min
2
Place the quinoa in a strainer. Place under running water, rinsing until the water runs clear.
3
In a medium saucepan, heat oil and sauté the onions until they begin to caramelize. Mix in the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger and cook until aromatic, 2-3 minutes.
3 min
4
Add the broth and rinsed quinoa to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until the liquid is completely absorbed, about 30 minutes.
30 min
5
Add the almonds and raisins and cook until heated. Season with salt. Decorate with the mint, if desired, and serve.