Spiced Quinoa

Originally from AllRecipes.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup red quinoa
  • 1½ tsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 1½ cups chicken stock
  • 1 14-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup toasted pine nuts
  • ½ cup golden raisins, soaked in hot water and drained

Instructions

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 chickpeas, toasted pine nuts, and raisins. Serve warm or cold.


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