quinoa rice blend with pomegranate and pecans

6 Pinches
The Villages, FL
Updated on Nov 17, 2014

Original recipe was for quinoa only and pistachio nuts. I'm changing it up and am using a quinoa rice blend ( quinoa,brown & white rice, basmati, wild and red rice) I found at Fresh Market and substituting pecans instead. Optional ingredients: feta or goat cheese. This recipe is versatile enough for you to be creative and make it your way!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups quinoa rice blend
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
  • 3 tablespoons toasted pecans
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • 1 orange peeled and sliced in to rounds extra virgin olive oil for the orange (optional)
  • salt & pepper to taste

How To Make quinoa rice blend with pomegranate and pecans

  • Step 1
    Add 4 cups salted water in a medium sauce pan with tight fitting lid and bring to a boil Stir in 2c of quinoa rice blend reduce the heat and simmer for 15 min or until tender and all the water has been absorbed Remove from heat and let cool then fluff with fork. Dress with the olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt & pepper. Saute shallot until tender.
  • Step 2
    Gently mix the pomegranate seeds,pecans and shallot in to the quinoa rice mix. Taste and adjust the seasoning
  • Step 3
    Serve with sliced oranges dressed with olive if desired

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes