Spicy Orange Quinoa Recipe

Name: Spicy Orange Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 serrano pepper, halved and seeded; 1-1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon dairy-free spreadable margarine; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped Brazil nuts, divided; 2 bay leaves; 1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed; 7 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium orange, sectioned and chopped; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 serrano pepper, halved and seeded
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dairy-free spreadable margarine
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped Brazil nuts, divided
2 bay leaves
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
7 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium orange, sectioned and chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Broil pepper halves 4 in. from the heat until skin blisters. Cool slightly; finely chop pepper; set aside.
2
In a large saucepan, bring broth, orange juice, cayenne and saffron to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
3
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat oil and buttery spread over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms, 1/2 cup nuts and bay leaves; cook and stir until onion is tender. Add mixed vegetables, garlic and reserved serrano pepper; cook 4-5 minutes longer. Stir in orange, lemon juice, zest, pepper and salt.
4
Gently stir quinoa into vegetable mixture; discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with remaining Brazil nuts.

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 serrano pepper, halved and seeded, 1-1/2 cups vegetable broth, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Orange Quinoa 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.

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Spicy Orange Quinoa

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