Moroccan Style Quinoa Recipe

Name: Moroccan Style Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 Spanish onion, cut into chunks; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 1/2 cups quinoa; 1 lime, juice and zest of; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1/4 cup currants; 1/2 cup fresh coriander, roughly chopped; lime wedge, to serve

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 Spanish onion, cut into chunks
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 1/2 cups quinoa
1 lime, juice and zest of
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup currants
1/2 cup fresh coriander, roughly chopped
lime wedge, to serve

1
Heat the oil, saute the onion for 2 - 3 minutes, until it's transparent. Add the garlic and spices and cook for a further 1 minute.
2
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly, using a strainer. Add the quinoa to the pan with the onion and lime zest, stir.
3
Measure the water and lime juice in a jug to make 2 cups of liqud.
4
Add the water to the pan and gently bring it to the boil,continue to stir.Once boiled, cover the pan, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water has completely absorbed into the quinoa.
5
Add add the almonds, currants and coriander.
6
Garnish with lime wedges and serve.

233

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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 tablespoon olive oil, 1 Spanish onion, cut into chunks, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Style 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.

Moroccan Style Quinoa

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