quinoa with cauliflower, cranberries & pine nuts

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Seattle, WA
Updated on May 25, 2016

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.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets
  • 1/3 cup water (more if needed)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup fresh minced parsley
  • 1 tablespoon walnut oil (or sesame oil)
  • 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice, to taste
  • - salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

How To Make quinoa with cauliflower, cranberries & pine nuts

  • Step 1
    Rinse quinoa in a fine sieve with cold water.
  • Step 2
    Combine 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.
  • Step 3
    Heat the oil in a wide skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until golden.
  • Step 4
    Add 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.
  • Step 5
    Once 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.
  • Step 6
    Season with salt and pepper. Scatter the nuts over the top and serve hot.

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Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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