Crispy Saffron Toasted Quinoa

Name: Crispy Saffron Toasted Quinoa
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 pinches Rumi Spice saffron threads; 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup minced red onion; 1 cup Quinoa; 2 cups water; Salt

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Crispy Saffron Toasted Quinoa

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Cook Time

15 minutes

We teamed up with our friends at I Heart Keenwah to create a delicious Saffron Toasted Quinoa recipe. An easy dish that you'll love— eat this savory dish all on its own, or top it with your favorite veggies and extra protein.

Author:

Rumi Spice

Ingredients

2 pinches Rumi Spice saffron threads
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced red onion
1 cup Quinoa
2 cups water
Salt

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Directions

Place saffron threads in a bowl and add 1 cup of hot water. Allow the saffron to steep for 5 minutes.
Separately, add onion and olive oil to a pan and cook on medium until onion turns translucent.
Add quinoa, 1 cup of saffron-infused water and an additional 1 cup of water (in total: 2 cups of liquid) and bring to a vigorous boil.
Cover pot and simmer on your stove's lowest setting for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let rest (still covered) for 10 minutes.Remove cover. Fluff with a fork and top with salt.
Remove cover. Fluff with a fork and season with salt.