Quinoa with raisins and pignoli nuts
Quinoa with Raisins and Pignoli Nuts
Posted July 4, 2011 by Chef Jen
This healthy grain is subtle, but flavorful and is a great side dish for grilled chicken. If you're not a raisin fan, you can subsitute other dried fruits, or soak them in some sherry overnight. You can also experiment with your favorite nuts instead of pignoli's.

  • Prep Time :
    10 min
  • Cook Time :
    10 min
  • Ready Time :
    20 min

Servings

2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Pignoli Nuts (pine nuts)
  • 1 clove garlic sliced
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1 1/3 cups Chicken Stock or water, or vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped

Directions

Quinoa with raisins and pignoli nutsHeat olive oil over medium high heat. Saute garlic, pignoli nuts and quinoa until toasted. Then, add raisins and chicken stock, sprinkle with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Finally, add the lemon juice and parsley, stir to combine, adjust seasonings, and serves 4.

Filed under: fruit • grains • side dish

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