Orange Pistachio Quinoa
2018-01-11 17:38:37
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed with cold water
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 scallions, finely chopped (both green and white parts)
- 1/8 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of one orange, about 1 tablespoon
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup toasted pistachios
- 1/2 cup raisins
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Instructions
- Place quinoa in a fine mesh strainer, rinse well under cold running water to remove all the resin.
- In a pot bring 2 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add the quinoa and cover. Decrease heat, simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer from heat, fluff with a fork.
- Spread mixture out on a sheet pan and “rake” with a fork occasionally until cooled.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, and salt. Spread the quinoa on a sheet pan and rake it again with a fork and cool to room temperature.
- Transfer quinoa from the sheet pan to a large bowl, add mint, scallions, orange juice, zest, olive oil, lemon juice, pistachios and raisins. Mix well.
Notes
- FOR TASTE: you may need a pinch of salt, a squeeze of lemon or a dash of olive oil.
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Adapted from The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing, Big-Flavor Recipes for Cancer Treatment and Recovery.
Adapted from The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing, Big-Flavor Recipes for Cancer Treatment and Recovery.
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