Moroccan Quinoa Recipe
Jun 22, 2011 10:01 am
Take this mighty grain for a Moroccan spin
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Quinoa may seem small, but this grain brings protein, calcium, and iron — not to mention a delicious nutty flavor — to plenty of dishes. We made this Moroccan-style, but feel free to play around with the spices in your pantry.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup quinoa
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Salt for seasoning
Directions:
- Rinse and cook quinoa according to the package instructions.
- Add the cumin, coriander seeds, turmeric, and cayenne.
- Season with salt and serve.
If you like this try Lourdes Castro's Grilled Corn and Quinoa Salad.
Level of Difficulty:
Easy
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cooking Time:
15 minutes
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