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Perfect for any night of the week, this Moroccan-inspired dish features a flavor-rich combination of quinoa, cilantro, pine nuts and dried fruit. Serve as a side dish or add cooked meat or fish for a meal all its own.
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Cooling Time: 5 mins standing
Servings: 6 servings, 1/2 cup each
1 tablespoon
extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup
chopped shallots
1
large clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup
water
1 cup
Apple NESTLÉ® JUICY JUICE® All Natural 100% Juice
1 cup
ivory quinoa, rinsed
1 1/2 teaspoons
MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon
1/2 teaspoon
ground cumin
1/3 cup
currants or chopped dried cherries or cranberries
1/3 cup
coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup
pine nuts, toasted
Ground black pepper
HEAT oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
STIR in water, Juicy Juice, quinoa, bouillon and cumin. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook for 15 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed.
REMOVE from heat; stir in currants. Cover; let stand for 5 minutes. Add cilantro and pine nuts; fluff with fork and serve. Season with pepper.
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Calories: 200
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Calories from Fat: 70
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Total Fat: 8 g
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Saturated Fat: 1 g
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Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Sodium: 260 mg
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Carbohydrates: 28 g
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Dietary Fiber: 2 g
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Sugars: 5 g
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Protein: 5 g
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