SPANISH QUINOA WITH FIGS AND PIMIENTOS

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I love the nutty flavor of quinoa. This is so good and healthy for you. Remember when using quinoa you have to rinse, rinse, rinse.

Provided by Samantha in Ut

Categories Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup uncooked quinoa
1/4 cup chicken broth, low sodium
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon saffron thread
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup diced dried fig
2 tablespoons pimientos, jarred chopped, drained

Steps:

Saute garlic in oil over medium heat. Add quinoa stir for 1 minute to toast quinoa. Deglaze pan with broth.
Add water, bay leaf, saffron, and salt, stir lightly. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover pan and simmer 20 minutes.
Remove pan from heat. Discard bay leaf. Add peas, figs and pimientos. Cover pan and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

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