How to Make Spiced Quinoa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spiced quinoa is a flavorful and nutritious dish that is perfect for anyone looking to add a little extra pizzazz to their meals. Quinoa, a popular grain-like seed, is a complete protein and packed with fiber, making it an ideal addition to any diet.

This recipe for spiced quinoa takes the traditional dish to a whole new level by infusing it with a delectable blend of spices and seasonings. The result is a dish that is both satisfying and full of complex flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
  • ¾ cup quinoa
  • 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup toasted pine nuts
  • ½ cup raisins, soaked in hot water and drained (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 2 cups

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

    440 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 851mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 659mg