Spicy Orange Quinoa
Spicy Orange Quinoa requires approximately 55 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 532 calories, 19g of protein, and 21g of fat. For $2.12 per serving, you get a side dish that serves 4. Head to the store and pick up vegetables, garlic cloves, cayenne pepper, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Eggless Quinoa Bananan Almond Muffins - How to make Quinoa Muffins, Red Quinoa, Kale, Blood Orange and Pom Salad With Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, and Avocado and Orange Salad With Orange-Ginger Dressing.
Instructions
Broil pepper halves 4 in. from the heat until skin blisters. Cool slightly; finely chop pepper; set aside.
In a large saucepan, bring broth, orange juice, cayenne and saffron to a boil.
Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat oil and buttery spread over medium-high heat.
Add onion, mushrooms, 1/2 cup nuts and bay leaves; cook and stir until onion is tender.
Add mixed vegetables, garlic and reserved serrano pepper; cook 4-5 minutes longer. Stir in orange, lemon juice, peels, pepper and salt.
Gently stir quinoa into vegetable mixture; discard bay leaves.
Sprinkle with remaining Brazil nuts.