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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.
complex11 ingredients9 preparation steps
Ingredients
- olive oil
- spanish onion
- garlic cloves
- turmeric
- cumin powder
- quinoa
- lime, juice and zest of
- slivered almonds
- currants
- fresh coriander
- lime wedge
Preparation
- 1heat the oil , saut the onion for 2 - 3 minutes , until it's transparent
- 2add the garlic and spices and cook for a further 1 minute
- 3rinse the quinoa thoroughly , using a strainer
- 4add the quinoa to the pan with the onion and lime zest , stir
- 5measure the water and lime juice in a jug to make 2 cups of liqud
- 6add the water to the pan and gently bring it to the boil , continue to stir
- 7once boiled , cover the pan , reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water has completely absorbed into the quinoa
- 8add add the almonds , currants and coriander
- 9garnish with lime wedges and serve