Best Quinoa With Toasted Almonds And Cranberries Recipes

QUINOA WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS AND DRIED CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat the oil for 1 minute before adding the diced onion. Sweat the onion until it wilts, stir in the quinoa and toast the grains for 1 minute before adding the chicken stock. Bring the stock to the boil, lower the heat to a simmer, add the bay leaf, cinnamon, cranberries, salt and pepper and cook for 15 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed. At the end of the cooking time, stir in the nuts and butter, cover the pan and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.;

CURRY QUINOA WITH ALMONDS AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Place quinoa in medium bowl and soak for at least 1 hour, then drain liquid.
• Boil water or broth and add quinoa, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
• In a blender add olive oil, vinegar, curry, turmeric, sea salt, and pepper.
• Pour this onto the cooked quinoa. Add grated vegetables, parsley, almonds, raisins, scallions and red onions; mix well and taste for seasonings.
• Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy.

CRANBERRY AND CILANTRO QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Pour the water into a saucepan, and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil over high heat, then pour in the quinoa, recover, and continue to simmer over low heat until the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape into a mixing bowl, and chill in the refrigerator until cold.
• Once cold, stir in the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, curry powder, cilantro, lime juice, sliced almonds, carrots, and cranberries. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.