quinoa with cauliflower, cranberries & pine nuts
A great side for chicken, or for a vegetarian meal. If you don't care if it is vegetarian, you can use chicken broth. You can also use slivered almonds instead of pine nuts.
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yield
4 -6
prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For quinoa with cauliflower, cranberries & pine nuts
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1 cdry quinoa
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2 cvegetable broth
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1 Tbspolive oil
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1 mdred onion, peeled and finely chopped
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1 smhead cauliflower, cut into small florets
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1/3 cwater (more if needed)
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1/2 cdried cranberries
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1/4 cfresh minced parsley
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1 Tbspwalnut oil (or sesame oil)
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1-2 Tbsplemon juice, to taste
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salt and pepper, to taste
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1/3 ctoasted pine nuts
How To Make quinoa with cauliflower, cranberries & pine nuts
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1Rinse quinoa in a fine sieve with cold water.
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2Combine the quinoa with the broth in a saucepan. Bring to a slow boil, then cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
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3Heat the oil in a wide skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until golden.
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4Add the cauliflower and about 1/3 cup water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower is just tender, adding more water if needed.
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5Once the quinoa is done, add it to the cauliflower mixture. Stir in the cranberries, parsley, oil and lemon juice. Toss together, then remove from the heat.
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6Season with salt and pepper. Scatter the nuts over the top and serve hot.
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