quinoa with cauliflower, cranberries & pine nuts

Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

A great side for chicken, or for a vegetarian meal. If you don't care if it is vegetarian, you can use chicken broth. You can also use slivered almonds instead of pine nuts.

yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For quinoa with cauliflower, cranberries & pine nuts

  • 1 c
    dry quinoa
  • 2 c
    vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 md
    red onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 sm
    head cauliflower, cut into small florets
  • 1/3 c
    water (more if needed)
  • 1/2 c
    dried cranberries
  • 1/4 c
    fresh minced parsley
  • 1 Tbsp
    walnut oil (or sesame oil)
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    lemon juice, to taste
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 c
    toasted pine nuts

How To Make quinoa with cauliflower, cranberries & pine nuts

  • 1
    Rinse quinoa in a fine sieve with cold water.
  • 2
    Combine the quinoa with the broth in a saucepan. Bring to a slow boil, then cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • 3
    Heat the oil in a wide skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until golden.
  • 4
    Add the cauliflower and about 1/3 cup water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower is just tender, adding more water if needed.
  • 5
    Once the quinoa is done, add it to the cauliflower mixture. Stir in the cranberries, parsley, oil and lemon juice. Toss together, then remove from the heat.
  • 6
    Season with salt and pepper. Scatter the nuts over the top and serve hot.

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