Spiced Quinoa Timbales Recipe

Name: Spiced Quinoa Timbales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa (small, flat, disk-shaped seeds, available at natural foods stores and many specialty foods shops); 1 small onion, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 cup chicken broth; 2/3 cup water; 1/3 cup dried currants or raisins; 1/4 cup chopped drained canned tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa (small, flat, disk-shaped seeds, available at natural foods stores and many specialty foods shops)
1 small onion, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup dried currants or raisins
1/4 cup chopped drained canned tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

1
In a fine sieve, rinse the quinoa under cold water for 1 minute and drain it well.
2
In a heavy saucepan cook the onion in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened, add the cumin, the cinnamon, and the turmeric, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 30 seconds.
3
Add the quinoa and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute.
4
Add the broth, the water, the currants, the tomatoes, and the salt and simmer the mixture, covered, for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
5
Remove the pan from the heat, let the mixture stand, covered, for 5 minutes, and stir in the parsley.
6
Divide the quinoa mixture among 6 buttered 1/2-cup timbale molds, packing it, and invert the timbales onto a platter.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa (small, flat, disk-shaped seeds, available at natural foods stores and many specialty foods shops), 1 small onion, minced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spiced Quinoa Timbales falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiced Quinoa Timbales

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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