How To Make African Quinoa Pilaf Recipe
This dish is a delicious blend of African flavors, combined with the superfood quinoa.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and drain.
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In a saucepan, heat broth and quinoa over medium-high heat until boiling.
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Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
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In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until softened.
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Add spices, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.
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Add cooked quinoa, raisins, and almonds. Stir to combine.
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Cook for another 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
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Stir in cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 290kcal
- Total fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 685mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 45g
- Dietary Fiber : 7g
- Sugar : 13g
- Protein : 9g
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