Spiced Quinoa

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1/2 cup raisins, soaked in hot water and drained (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• stir together the olive oil, onion, and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in the quinoa, curry powder, salt, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and chicken stock. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
• once the quinoa has finished cooking, stir in the drained garbanzo beans, toasted pine nuts, and raisins. serve warm or cold.