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Quinoa-Couscous

Here's how you make Quinoa-Couscous
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil)
  • 1/2 cup red onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped ( with some of the green part)
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 cup dry quinoa (rinsed and drained)
  • 1/2 cup dry couscous (Israeli couscous NOT regular couscous!)
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 1/8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup almonds (slivered almonds, toasted)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat oil in high-sided skillet (with lid) over medium-high heat. Sauté red onion for 2 minutes. Add garlic and green onion and continue sautéing for 1 minute.

  • Step 2: Stir in remaining ingredients (except almonds, salt and pepper). Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

  • Step 3: Remove lid and stir in almonds. Mixture should be "creamy". Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Step 4: Serve.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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