Quinoa with Garlic, Pine Nuts and Raisins

Quinoa with Garlic, Pine Nuts and Raisins





Courtesy of Ellie Krieger

for Food Network Magazine

Cook Time:

20 min.



Level:

Easy

Yield:

4 servings



Ingredients:

* 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well

* 1/4 cup pine nuts

* 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

* 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

* 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

* 1/4 cup raisins

* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

* Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions:



Place the quinoa in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until toasted, about 2 minutes.



Add 1 3/4 cups water (or use low-sodium chicken broth) and bring to a boil.



Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.



Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, about 2 minutes.



Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes; transfer to a plate.



Add the olive oil and garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes.



Transfer the garlic to the plate, reserving the oil.



Fluff the quinoa with a fork.



Add the pine nuts, garlic, reserved oil, parsley, raisins and lemon juice.



Season with salt and pepper and toss.



Per serving (3/4 cup):



Calories 300; Fat 15 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 5 mg; Carbohydrate 37 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 8 g



Photograph by Stephanie Foley



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