Casablanca Quinoa

Name: Casablanca Quinoa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 green onions (scallions), green parts only, trimmed and sliced; 2 green onions (scallions), green parts only, trimmed and sliced; 2 tablespoons dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons shelled pistachio nuts; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves; Salt, to taste; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro); 1 cup (225 g) dried quinoa; 3 strands saffron; 4 tablespoons sultanas (golden raisins); 4 tablespoons sultanas (golden raisins); 4 tablespoons chopped dried apricots; 4 tablespoons raisins

Preparation info

Serves
4 to 6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
40 min

Appears in

Silk Road Vegetarian

By Dahlia Abraham-Klein

Published 2014

About

The replacement of couscous with quinoa does not alter the aromas and flavors of this Moroccan favorite. It’s a wonderful variation on the classic, adorned with a medley of colorful dried fruits and nuts.

Ingredients

1 cup (225 g) dried quinoa
3 strands saffron
4

Africa
Morocco
Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegan
Mediterranean

Method

Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions; however, add the saffron to the water.
Combine the apricots, raisins, sultanas, cranberries, pistachios, green onions, coriander leaves, and mint in a medium-size bowl.
Spoon the cooked quinoa into the dried fruit mixture, season with salt and add the oil and stir to combine. Serve immediately.