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Moroccan Style Quinoa

a middle eastern themed dish. can accompany lamb, fish or chicken- basically anywhere as a substitute for cous cous. quinoa is gluten free. serves 4 as a side dish.

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Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • spanish onion
  • garlic cloves
  • turmeric
  • cumin powder
  • quinoa
  • lime, juice and zest of
  • slivered almonds
  • currants
  • fresh coriander
  • lime wedge

Preparation

  1. 1heat the oil , saut the onion for 2 - 3 minutes , until it's transparent
  2. 2add the garlic and spices and cook for a further 1 minute
  3. 3rinse the quinoa thoroughly , using a strainer
  4. 4add the quinoa to the pan with the onion and lime zest , stir
  5. 5measure the water and lime juice in a jug to make 2 cups of liqud
  6. 6add the water to the pan and gently bring it to the boil , continue to stir
  7. 7once boiled , cover the pan , reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water has completely absorbed into the quinoa
  8. 8add add the almonds , currants and coriander
  9. 9garnish with lime wedges and serve