Taste of Home
Spicy Orange Quinoa
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1 serrano pepper, halved and seeded
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1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
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1/4 cup orange juice
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon saffron threads or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 cup quinoa, rinsed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon dairy-free spreadable margarine
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped Brazil nuts, divided
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2 bay leaves
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1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
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7 garlic cloves, minced
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1 medium orange, sectioned and chopped
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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2 teaspoons grated orange zest
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
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1.
Broil pepper halves 4 in. from the heat until skin blisters. Cool slightly; finely chop pepper; set aside.
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2.
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.
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3.
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.
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4.
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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