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Moroccan Style Quinoa

Source: dLife

Quinoa seasoned with cumin, cinnamon, tumeric, ginger and mixed with raisins and almonds.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	238.3

Total Carbs	39.6 g

Dietary Fiber	4.6 g

Sugars	9.0 g

Total Fat	5.8 g

Saturated Fat	0.7 g

Unsaturated Fat	1.9 g

Potassium	467.9 mg

Protein	7.4 g

Sodium	148.5 mg

Dietary Exchanges 5.8 Fat, 0.6 Vegetables, 0.5 Fruits, 1.8 Starch, 0.2 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

1.0
1 cup quinoa 1.0
1 cup cold water 1.0
1 cup fat free reduced sodium chicken broth 2.0
2 tsp olive oil 1.0
1 cup fresh chopped red onion 0.5
0 1/2 tsp ground cumin 0.25
0 1/4 tsp ground turmeric 0.5
0 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 0.25
0 1/4 tsp ground ginger 0.25
0 1/4 cup slivered almonds 0.25
0 1/4 cup Raisins, seedless 1.0
1 pinch salt 1.0
1 pinch fresh mint

Directions

Rinse the quinoa and put in a strainer. Place under running water until the water runs clear.
Put the quinoa, water, and chicken broth in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until the liquid is completely absorbed.
While cooking the quinoa, heat the oil in a skillet. Sauté the onions until they begin to caramelize. Mix in the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger and cook until aromatic. Add the almonds and raisins and cook until heated.
Toss the quinoa in the skillet. Season with salt. Decorate with the mint, if desired, and serve.