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Minted Moroccan Quinoa Pilaf ~ Sumtpuous Spoonfuls #healthy #exotic #Mediterranean #pilaf #recipe

Minted Moroccan Quinoa Pilaf

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: about 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 12 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini
  • 2/3 cup chopped sweet mini-peppers (or bell pepper)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • A pinch of allspice
  • 1 1/22 cups hot cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 12 Tablespoons fresh chopped mint (or basil)
  • 1/4 cup toasted almond slices
  • For garnish: a sprig of fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, zucchini, and peppers and saute until the onion is soft & translucent.
  2. Stir in the spices and cook a few minutes longer. Remove from heat, stir in the quinoa, raisins, mint and almond slices.
  3. Serve warm with a bit of fresh mint for garnish.

Notes

RECIPE SOURCE: http://www.sumptuousspoonfuls.com/

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