Moroccan Style Quinoa

Name: Moroccan Style Quinoa
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 Spanish onion, cut into chunks; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 1/2 cups quinoa; 1 lime, juice and zest of; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1/4 cup currants; 1/2 cup fresh coriander, roughly chopped; lime wedge, to serve

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 Spanish onion, cut into chunks
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 1/2 cups quinoa
1 lime, juice and zest of
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup currants
1/2 cup fresh coriander, roughly chopped
lime wedge, to serve

Directions

1

Heat the oil, saute the onion for 2 - 3 minutes, until it's transparent. Add the garlic and spices and cook for a further 1 minute.
2

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly, using a strainer. Add the quinoa to the pan with the onion and lime zest, stir.
3

Measure the water and lime juice in a jug to make 2 cups of liqud.
4

Add the water to the pan and gently bring it to the boil,continue to stir.Once boiled, cover the pan, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water has completely absorbed into the quinoa.
5

Add add the almonds, currants and coriander.
6

Garnish with lime wedges and serve.