Spicy Orange Quinoa Recipe

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A creative way to serve the super grain quinoa, this recipe combines the flavors of citrus, crunchy Brazil nuts, vegetables, garlic and saffron. Cayenne and roasted peppers add a spicy accent.—Kathy Patalsky, New York, New York

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Spicy Orange Quinoa Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

30 25 55

Ingredients

1 serrano pepper, halved and seeded
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped Brazil nuts, divided
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon buttery spread
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
7 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium orange, sectioned and chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Broil pepper halves 4 in. from the heat until skin blisters, about 10 minutes, turning once. Finely chop pepper; set aside.
In a large saucepan, bring broth, orange juice, cayenne and saffron to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat oil and buttery spread over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms, 1/2 cup nuts and bay leaves; cook and stir until onion is tender. Add mixed vegetables, garlic and reserved serrano pepper; cook 4-5 minutes longer. Stir in orange, lemon juice, peels, pepper and salt.
Gently stir quinoa into vegetable mixture; discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with remaining Brazil nuts. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: Look for quinoa in the cereal, rice or organic food aisle.

Nutritional Facts 1-3/4 cups equals 480 calories, 23 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 583 mg sodium, 60 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 14 g protein.

Originally published as Spicy Orange Quinoa in Country Woman April/May 2013, p41