QUINOA WITH CAULIFLOWER, CRANBERRIES & PINE NUTS

Quinoa With Cauliflower, Cranberries & Pine Nuts image

Provided by Mikekey *

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c dry quinoa
2 c vegetable broth
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium red onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets
1/3 c water (more if needed)
1/2 c dried cranberries
1/4 c fresh minced parsley
1 Tbsp walnut oil (or sesame oil)
1-2 Tbsp lemon juice, to taste
salt and pepper, to taste
1/3 c toasted pine nuts

Steps:

1. Rinse quinoa in a fine sieve with cold water.
2. Combine the quinoa with the broth in a saucepan. Bring to a slow boil, then cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
3. Heat the oil in a wide skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until golden.
4. Add the cauliflower and about 1/3 cup water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower is just tender, adding more water if needed.
5. Once the quinoa is done, add it to the cauliflower mixture. Stir in the cranberries, parsley, oil and lemon juice. Toss together, then remove from the heat.
6. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter the nuts over the top and serve hot.