Crispy Saffron Toasted Quinoa
Category
Side Dish
Servings
4
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.
Rumi Spice
Ingredients
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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
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.
