Quinoa Pilaf with Olives, Raisins, and Cilantro

Quinoa Pilaf with Olives, Raisins, and Cilantro
Yield
4-6 servings
Yield
4-6 servings
Quinoa Pilaf with Olives, Raisins, and Cilantro
Yield
4-6 servings
Yield
4-6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2cups quinoarinsed and drained well
  • 2tablespoons buttercut into 2 pieces
  • 1small onionchopped fine
  • 1teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 3/4cups water
  • 1/4cup golden raisins
  • 1/3cup pimento-stuffed green oliveschopped coarse
  • 3tablespoons cilantrochopped
  • 4teaspoons red wine vinegar
Yield:
Instructions
  1. Toast quinoa in medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until quinoa is very fragrant and makes continuous popping sound, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer quinoa to bowl and set aside.
  2. Return now-empty pan to medium-low heat and melt butter. Add onion, salt, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened and light golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high, stir in water and quinoa, and bring to simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until grains are just tender and liquid is absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes, stirring in raisins halfway through cooking. Remove pan from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff quinoa with fork; stir in olives, cilantro, and vinegar; and serve.