Spiced Quinoa

This quinoa is flavored with aromatic Mediterranean and Indian spices for a quick and delicious side dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 440 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons curry powder
• 0.5 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1.5 cups chicken stock
• 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.75 cup quinoa
• 0.5 cup raisins, soaked in hot water and drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in stock, quinoa, curry powder, salt, pepper, cumin, and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Stir beans, pine nuts, and raisins into cooked quinoa. Serve warm or cold.