Quinoa with Orange and Cranberries
Alisa
Festive and spicy, this dish will quickly become a family favorite.
ingredients
- 1 T. olive oil
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 2 cups lower sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
- 1.5 cups shredded carrots (about 2 medium)
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1 8-10 oz can mandarin oranges in pear juice
- 1 tsp. grated orange peel
- 2 T. chopped fresh parsley
directions
- 1
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat until hot. cook onions 2 minutes or until wilted but not browned. Add curry powder; cook and stir 30 seconds (be careful not to burn) Add broth, quinoa and 1/4 tsp. of the salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is translucent.
- 2
Meanwhile, combine carrots, cranberries, orange, orange peel and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in medium bowl. Carefully stir mixture into quinoa, cover and let stand 3 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.
notes
perfected
Source: Alisa Costa
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