Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups quinoa
- 3 tablespoons minced preserved lemon
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1⁄4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Method
Heat sunflower oil in a medium pot. Add smoked paprika, black pepper, nutmeg, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves. Sauté for 1 minute.
Add quinoa and toast for 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in preserved lemon, broth, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until quinoa is cooked.
Nutrition Tips
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Vatas:
Seeking creaminess? Enhance the dish with a dollop of yogurt.
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Pittas:
Omit paprika and pepper, opting for a garnish of freshly chopped cilantro.
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Kaphas:
Elevate your plate with a delectable fried egg topping.
Seasonal and Sensational
Perfect for the spring season, this dish stimulates the palate with its complex array of tastes including astringent, bitter, pungent, salty, sour, and sweet.