SPICY QUINOA WITH SWEET POTATOES

SPICY QUINOA WITH SWEET POTATOES image

Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 Cups Quinoa
3 cups low sodium chicken broth (substitute with veggie broth)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

1. Put the quinoa in a bowl and cover with water; drain. Repeat Twice (this helps remove bitterness) 2. Transfer Quinoa to a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until quinoa is dry, about 8 minutes. 3. Add 1 1/2 cups broth, 3/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, then cover the pan, leaving the lid slightly ajar to let steam escape; reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skiller over medium heat. Add the red onion and garlic and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the chile powder, coriander, and cumin and cook, stirring, until the spices darken, about 1 minute. 5. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups broth, the jalapeno, sweet potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occassionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid is almost absorbed (about 15 minutes). 6. Add sweet potato mixture to the quinoa, then add the cilantro and lime juice and toss, season with salt.