Q ~ Quinoa Pilaf with Cranberries and Almonds

 

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Pilaf / Pulav is a dish traditionally popular in the Middle east , South - Central Asia, Eastern Europe and South America where rice is cooked in a seasoned broth. Depending upon the region where it is cooked - meat, fish, vegetables, nuts are added to pilaf. Bulgur wheat / quinoa can replace rice for healthy versions. This nutrient, quick quinoa pilaf that I found at wholefoods website is the western version of it. If you find it bland, serve it with a spicy accompaniment.

Ingredients: (2 servings)

2 tsp olive oil  

1 small red onion, minced 

1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained 

1 cup water / vegetable broth

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Method:

* Heat oil in a medium pot / pan and add onions to it. Cook on low flame, stirring often, until softened. 
* Rinse quinoa well to remove the coating and drain. Add quinoa and toast for few seconds. Stir in water / broth and salt and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cranberries, cover again and continue to cook until liquid is completely absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 10 minutes more. Toss with almonds and serve.
For a quicker option, quinoa can be cooked in a pressure cooker and then added to the sauteed onion.



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