Quinoa Timbales Recipe

Name: Quinoa Timbales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained; 1/3 cup dried currants or raisins; 1/4 cup diced dried apricots; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons minced green onions; 9 cherry tomatoes, halved; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup dried currants or raisins
1/4 cup diced dried apricots
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons minced green onions
9 cherry tomatoes, halved
Cooking spray

1
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add quinoa, currants, and apricots. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2
Combine the oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cumin in a large bowl, and stir well with a whisk. Add the parsley, walnuts, and onions; stir well. Stir in the quinoa mixture. Place 3 cherry tomato halves, cut sides down, in the bottom of each of 6 (6-ounce) ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray. Pack about 1/2 cup quinoa mixture into each ramekin. Immediately invert the ramekins onto individual plates.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained, 1/3 cup dried currants or raisins, 1/4 cup diced dried apricots, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Timbales 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.

Quinoa Timbales

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