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Spicy Orange Quinoa

Name: Spicy Orange Quinoa
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon dairy-free spreadable margarine; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped Brazil nuts, divided; 2 bay leaves; 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 zest; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Prep: 30 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023

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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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 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dairy-free spreadable margarine
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped Brazil nuts, divided
2 bay leaves
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 zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Broil pepper halves 4 in. from the heat until skin blisters. Cool slightly; 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, zests, pepper and salt.
Gently stir quinoa into vegetable mixture; discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with remaining Brazil nuts.

Nutrition Facts

1-3/4 cups: 480 calories, 23g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 583mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 11g fiber), 14g protein.

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