Fruity Cinnamon Quinoa

Fruity Cinnamon Quinoa

Method:

1. In a pot, bring the water or broth, cranberries, cinnamon stick and salt to a rolling boil. Add the quinoa, place lid on the pot, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off the stove and leave lid on for another 10 minutes.

2. Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the garlic and spring onions for 3 to 4 minutes.

3. Remove from the heat, stir in the remaining ingredients and add the cooked quinoa. Add a generous squeeze of fresh lemon.

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa, rinsed well

2 1/2 cups water or broth

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup cranberries

1 cinnamon stick

2 Tablespoon avocado oil

2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

5 spring onions, sliced thin

A handful of cilantro, chopped

A handful of fresh mint, chopped

1/4 cup dukkah, or roasted, chopped almonds
(https://www.mccormick.com/recipes/other/dukkah-spice-blend)

3 medjool dates, pitted and roughly chopped

salt and freshly crushed black pepper to taste

3 fresh figs, chopped

Optional: 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate arils

To serve:

Fresh lemon wedges

Fresh cilantro

Serve slightly warmed or at room temperature.