Quinoa With Cauliflower Cranberries And Pine Nuts Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful vegan quinoa recipe inspired by Nava Atlas's Vegan Express! This dish combines fluffy quinoa with tender cauliflower, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pine nuts for a delightful texture and taste sensation. Use fragrant walnut or sesame oil for an extra layer of flavor (olive oil works too!). Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal or a satisfying side dish.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 365.9 kcal
Protein 21g
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How to Make Quinoa With Cauliflower Cranberries And Pine Nuts

  1. Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.
  2. Combine rinsed quinoa and 2 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
  4. While quinoa cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of walnut or sesame oil (or olive oil) in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  5. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
  6. Add 2 cups cauliflower florets and 1/3 cup water to the skillet.
  7. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender-crisp.
  8. Once quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork.
  9. Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet with the cauliflower.
  10. Stir in 1/2 cup dried cranberries and 1/4 cup pine nuts.
  11. Add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
  12. Toss everything together gently.
  13. Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil (same as used in step 4).
  14. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  15. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

8g

Carbs

14g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Quinoa With Cauliflower Cranberries And Pine Nuts?

Quinoa With Cauliflower Cranberries And Pine Nuts takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Quinoa With Cauliflower Cranberries And Pine Nuts?

Quinoa With Cauliflower Cranberries And Pine Nuts has approximately 365.9 calories per serving, with about 21 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Quinoa With Cauliflower Cranberries And Pine Nuts?

The key ingredients for Quinoa With Cauliflower Cranberries And Pine Nuts are Quinoa, Walnut Oil, Yellow Onions, Head Cauliflower, Dried Cranberries, Pine Nuts. See the full list with measurements above.

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