Quinoa Broccoli with Toasted Almonds

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a high-protein, gluten-free ancient grain that cooks much like rice and has a texture similar to couscous.
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Category:  Dinner and Sides  -  Author: Tristine Doherty
Ready in: 10 min  -  Cooking time: 20 min  -  Waiting time: 0 min
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Quinoa Broccoli with Toasted Almonds

Ingredients

For 4 people ()

  • 1 pinch(es) Salt
  • 1 cup(s) chopped almonds
  • 1 cup(s) quinoa
  • 2 cup(s) Water
  • 3 Garlic
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Broccoli small/med
  • 1 pinch(es) Nutmeg

Directions

  1.  
  2. To cook quinoa: rinse one cup of quinoa in cold running water till water is clear about three times. In a medium saucepan, heat the quinoa, two cups of water (or broth if you like) and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa fluffs up, about 15 minutes.

  3. Quinoa is done when you can see the curlicue in each grain, and it is tender with a bit of pop to each bite. Drain any extra water and set aside.
    Toast the chopped almonds in a hot pan till light brown. This only takes a minute so be careful and toss them regularly to avoid burning. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Sauté the onions and garlic till soft in a small amount of water (about 1 tablespoon). This is sauteing without oil. You want to brown the onion and garlic but not burn it. Add a splash more water if the pan gets too hot. Add the broccoli florets, a sprinkle of salt, and a pinch of ground nutmeg. Sauté until the broccoli turns a bright green but is still crunchy. Stir in the quinoa and toasted almonds. Serve with grated parmigiano cheese and enjoy.

    • Using white-wine instead of water during sautéing adds extra flavour and sugar for browning.

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