Spiced Quinoa

Name: Spiced Quinoa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1.5 cups Chicken Stock; 1.5 tsp Curry Powder; 1 whole Garbanzo Beans; 1 clove Garlic; 0.25 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 0.5 tsp Ground Cumin; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion; 0.5 cup Pine Nuts; 0.75 cup Quinoa; 0.5 cup Raisin; 0.5 tsp Salt

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Spiced Quinoa brings warm curry, cumin, and a hint of cinnamon together with fluffy grains for a fragrant, savory-sweet side. Chickpeas add hearty texture, while toasted pine nuts and plump raisins provide nutty crunch and gentle sweetness. Serve it warm or chilled alongside roasted meats or as a satisfying vegetarian dish.

Prep20 mins
Cook25 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2

Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3

Stir in stock, quinoa, curry powder, salt, pepper, cumin, and cinnamon; bring to a boil.
4

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
5

Stir beans, pine nuts, and raisins into the cooked quinoa.
6

Serve warm or cold.