Moroccan Quinoa

Quinoa is not actually a grain, but a seed. It is often referred to as a ‘superfood’ due to its high nutritional value.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Moroccan Quinoa

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Moroccan Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 1 can Chickpeas
• ¹⁄₄ cup Raisins
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoon Fresh mint
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil and add the rinsed quinoa. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until they are soft and fragrant.
4. Add the carrot and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until they are tender.
5. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to the skillet along with the raisins, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
6. Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and mix everything together.
7. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh parsley, mint, and lemon juice.
8. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Serve the Moroccan quinoa warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.