Quinoa with dried fruits and spices
6 servings
50 minutes
Quinoa with dried fruits and spices is a delicate dish that embodies the warmth of Eastern spices and the sweetness of dried fruits. Although quinoa originates from South America, its versatility has made it popular in European cuisine. Baked almonds add a crunchy texture, while dates and apricots provide sweet accents balanced by spicy notes of cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger. This dish is suitable for a morning breakfast or a cozy dinner, filling the home with the aromas of warm spices. It can be served as a standalone dish or complemented with yogurt and honey. Light yet nutritious, it is perfect for those who appreciate a balance of flavors and benefits.
1
Preheat the oven to 170°C. Bake the almonds on a baking sheet for 10 minutes. While the almonds are baking, stir them once.
- Almond: 50 g
2
Mix water, prunes, dried apricots, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, salt, oil, and quinoa in a medium-sized pot. Cook over medium heat.
- Water: 3 glasss
- Dates: 60 g
- Apricots: 50 g
- Ground cardamom: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground ginger: 0.3 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Vegetable oil: 1.5 glass
3
Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 25 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed.
4
Add almonds, mix, and serve at the table.
- Almond: 50 g