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Ginger-Orange Scented Quinoa is a delight for the senses! Aromatic ginger and garlic feature with orange and a touch of cilantro, making this healthy, healthy, and delicious!
Spring has Sprung!!
I’m super excited for the flavors of Spring! Orange, ginger, garlic, cilantro – all fresh flavors that really pop – especially when combined.
I know quinoa is trendy (or has it been replaced by kale? Or something else buzz-worthy?), but it’s still a staple in my house. I like the rainbow kinds or ones that have extra stuff in it for texture, color or interest.
My favorite is one that has red and white quinoa, plus millet and buckwheat. This recipe works with any quinoa or quinoa blend, though.
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The best part of this recipe, seriously, is the lack of hands on involvement. You can have this on the table in less than 30 minutes (sides and main protein, too). Pop the quinoa right into the water/orange juice used to cook the quinoa, and then breathe in the aromatic goodness!
Super easy and convenient – and SO DARN GOOD. I seriously couldn’t stop eating this quinoa.
This Ginger-Orange Scented Quinoa is a great side for any kind of protein, I’ve paired it here with grilled salmon, and another side of green beans. Want to grab a fork? Yeah… me too.
Want more Vegetarian Recipes? Of course you do!
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- Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
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- Spinach, Tomato and Feta Crustless Quiche
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- Sweet Potato, Spinach & Cashew Curry
Fresh Ginger-Orange Scented Quinoa
Ingredients
OPTIONAL
- 1/4 cup almonds blanched, toasted, sliced
- chopped fresh cilantro
- orange zest
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a small saucepan, and cook the red onion til it begins to soften.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the saucepan, and bring to a simmer.
- Place a lid on the saucepan, and turn the heat to low and cook until liquid is absorbed.
Optional
- Remove quinoa from the saucepan and garnish with almonds, cilantro and orange zest
- Devour
Nutrition
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Kate
March 29, 2017 at 10:40 amWe also use quinoa a lot.
Traditionallymodernfood
March 31, 2017 at 3:22 pmOrange and ginger flavours would have given amazing taste to this dish, yum?
Veena Azmanov
April 1, 2017 at 3:27 amI’m just beginning to get my family into Quinoa. They dont’ seem to warm up to it yet. Love this flavor of orange and ginger.
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
April 1, 2017 at 7:24 amI love cooking quinoa. The texture is so awesome, and the nutty flavour so delicious. These little frozen cubes are the best. I love that you have NO waste…and they are ready and waiting for you.
Nicole
April 1, 2017 at 10:40 amThis looks beautiful!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
April 1, 2017 at 1:47 pmI bet those garlic, ginger and cilantro cubes come in handy. This sounds really delicious, I love the ginger + orange flavor combo.
Helene D'Souza
April 2, 2017 at 2:37 amThe cubes are a great idea. We usually just use a paste such as ginger garlic paste.
Another flavorful quinoa recipe to add to the list. Ginger and Orange must be such a great combination.
Noel Lizotte
April 2, 2017 at 7:35 amSpring sure has a way of sending us into new culinary territory – things that haven’t been made in months end up on my table! Light, bright, fresh – those are the flavors I think of at Spring … far cry from heavy, hearty and warming of Winter dishes.
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ
April 2, 2017 at 3:05 pmI’ve been looking for new ways to experiment with quinoa. This looks pretty and sounds delicious.
Amanda
April 2, 2017 at 4:10 pmI’m doubly excited about this! First to discover Dorot herbs…so easy to use with no waste. Second for this recipe! I can’t wait to make it.
swathi
April 2, 2017 at 6:07 pmLove these fresh ginger orange scented quinoa also those pre portioned frozen ginger garlic paste. Without ginger garlic paste I don’t know how to cook.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
April 2, 2017 at 6:13 pmI love those cute little ginger, garlic and cilantro cubes. I hate peeling garlic and ginger and this would be a blessing to use in the recipes. What a great recipe with Quinoa. Love the flavors that you have in there. I can’t wait to begin to enjoy the spring!
Adriana Lopez Martn
April 2, 2017 at 9:28 pmYou got me at fresh ginger. I just love that flavor it is so perfect for so many meals. And that quinoa I can imagine has a wonderful taste and makes a perfect pairing with any protein. Yummy!
Molly Kumar
April 3, 2017 at 12:29 amThe quinoa sounds so delicious and flavorful. I love using Dorot as they make herbs so handy at home and easy to use.
ManilaSpoon
April 3, 2017 at 8:15 amI do add oranges to my quinoa when I cook it – both the zest and the peel (and removes the latter after cooking!). It sure adds freshness and a yummy citrus goodness to the dish! Love this!
Daniela Anderson
April 3, 2017 at 8:54 amGinger and orange are a great combination, this quinoa dish must be so tasty. Nothing wrong with using frozen cubes, they can actually bring so much flavour and you know you never throw away unused stuff, like it might happen with the fresh one. Indeed, a perfect side dish!
Jennifer A Stewart
April 3, 2017 at 12:06 pmWhen I gave up rice and pasta a few years ago I turned to quinoa for my comfort food. That and farro. I can eat pasta again without it hurting my stomach but I have grown to love quinoa so much! This is an amazing side dish and one that I would love to have leftovers so I can scarf some for breakfast before my workout.
Byron Thomas
April 3, 2017 at 12:10 pmKylee, this sounds like a perfect dish for my vegetarians. I cannot express in words how much John.e loves quinoa. I noticed the orange zest was optional, but good Lord, why? LOL. I love how much flavour citrus fruit zest leaves. I’ll be adding the zest to mine, for sure!
Natalie
April 3, 2017 at 12:48 pmI’m using quinoa a lot lately, and I’m always looking for new recipes to try. I love ginger and addition of orange juice in this quinoa. Sounds so flavorful and surely looks delicious.
Sam Monaco
August 25, 2017 at 8:07 amSuch wonderful flavors I love them all. This sounds amazing I’ve pinned this so I’ll give it a try. I also have never used the flavored cubes before. So, that will also be on my list to try. Thanks for the recipe 🙂