Orange Flavored Quinoa

Name: Orange Flavored Quinoa
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1 cup orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup quinoa; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced; 1/4 cup of fresh mint, minced; 2 tablespoons currants; 2 teaspoons orange zest

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quinoa
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/4 cup of fresh mint, minced
2 tablespoons currants
2 teaspoons orange zest

Directions

1

In a medium nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
2

Add orange juice, 1 cup water and salt. Bring to a boil.
3

Add quinoa and stir once. Quickly return to a boil.
4

Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and let stand 3 minutes.
5

Add parsley, mint, currants and orange zest. Stir with a fork to combine and fluff up grain.