Crunchy Cauliflower Quinoa Recipe

Name: Crunchy Cauliflower Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup red quinoa; 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets; 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup currants; 2 tsp finely grated lemon peel; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 cup red quinoa
1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup currants
2 tsp finely grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley

1
Rinse the quinoa well and place in a medium saucepan with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 12 mins or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
2
Place the cauliflower in batches in a food processor and process until very finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl.
3
Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet on high heat. Add the onion, then reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 mins or until the onions are caramelized. Add the cumin, stir to combine. Add the cauliflower, the cooked quinoa, almonds, currants, lemon peel and juice, the remaining 1/4 cup oil, feta and parsley; toss to coat well.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red quinoa, 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets, 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Crunchy Cauliflower Quinoa falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crunchy Cauliflower Quinoa

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