Spiced Dried Fruit Quinoa |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A Middle Eastern delight with dried apricots and dates enhanced with the aromatic flavors of cinnamon, cardamom and ginger giving this quinoa a rich warm and slightly sweet flavor. In fact it is sweet enough for a dessert, but I suggest it served with a curried vegetable dish. With this dish you are transported with flavors from around the world into your home. This recipe has been adapted from Martha Stewarts, Cinnamon Scented Couscous. Ingredients:
1/3 cup almonds, slivered |
3 cups water |
2/3 cup dates, diced |
1/3 cup dried apricot, chopped |
1 teaspoon ground cardamom |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger |
salt |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1 1/2 cups quinoa |
Directions:
1. Preheat over to 350°F.
2. Toast almonds in baking sheet for 10 minutes, stirring once.
3. Combine water, dates, apricots, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, salt, oil and quinoa in a medium saucepan under a medium high flame.
4. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
5. Stir in almonds and serve.
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