Moroccan-Style Quinoa Salad with Figs |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Moroccan-Style Quinoa Salad, plus sauteed onions and dried figs Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup quinoa |
1 1/2 cup chicken stock |
1 cup water |
12 half dried apricots |
8 dates |
8 dried figs |
3/4 yellow bell pepper |
1/2 cup pine nuts |
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil |
2 tsp garlic |
1/2 cup chopped red onion |
1/3 cup apple juice |
1/3 cup white wine vinegar |
2 tbsp cumin |
1 tsp cinnamon |
2 tsp coriander seed |
2 tsp yellow mustard seed |
2 tsp ground sage |
Directions:
1. Bring quinoa, stock & water to boil in medium pan on high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
2. Remove from heat & let sit covered, 5 minutes.
3. Put quinoa in a large bowl with chopped apricots & dates, yellow pepper (diced), pine nuts (toasted).
4. Heat oil in medium skillet on medium. Add in onion, sautee on medium heat for 5-10 minutes, until onion browns. Add in garlic, sautee one more minute.
5. Remove from heat and add in vinegar, apple juice, cumin, cinnamon, mustard seeds, coriander seeds and sage.
6. Toss quinoa mixture with oil, spice and garlic mixture.
7. Serve at room temperature.
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