Matts kickin off 2011 with a month long of vegan eats. This was his first attempt at quinoa (a food that doesnt particularly excite him) – but it actually came out really tasty due to the spice cabinet! See what can happen when you add some spice?
serves about 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups of water
- 4 generous slices of fresh ginger, minced
- 1 onion, minced
- olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 3/4 cups golden raisins
- 1/2 cup pine nut (or peanuts, walnuts or any nut you like)
Instructions
Heat oil and saute ginger and onion until soft in sauce pan or deep saute pan. Add quinoa and water and let simmer with the top on until all the water is absorbed (takes about 10-12 minutes or so). Add spices and blend together to taste. Transfer quinoa into large serving bowl and add raisins and nuts. You can serve as a side or eat as lunch!
mangia!
