Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Spanish cuisine with our exploration of the tantalizing flavors of "Spanish Quinoa with Figs and Pimientos". This delightful dish weaves together the vibrant colors and textures of fresh figs, the smoky sweetness of roasted pimientos, and the nutty goodness of quinoa, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind this irresistible dish, providing you with a step-by-step guide to recreate this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen. Discover the perfect balance of savory and sweet, as we delve into the ingredients, techniques, and culinary tips that will elevate your cooking skills and impress your dinner guests.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SPANISH QUINOA WITH FIGS AND PIMIENTOS
I love the nutty flavor of quinoa. This is so good and healthy for you. Remember when using quinoa you have to rinse, rinse, rinse.
Provided by Samantha in Ut
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Saute garlic in oil over medium heat. Add quinoa stir for 1 minute to toast quinoa. Deglaze pan with broth.
- Add water, bay leaf, saffron, and salt, stir lightly. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover pan and simmer 20 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat. Discard bay leaf. Add peas, figs and pimientos. Cover pan and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
SPANISH QUINOA WITH OLIVES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Saute 1 small chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves in olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup quinoa, 1 teaspoon tomato paste and 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric. Add 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon kosher salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer until tender, 15 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup each small pimento-stuffed green olives and chopped cilantro.
SPANISH-STYLE QUINOA
This quinoa dish is a delicious and higher protein alternative to Spanish rice. This is a nice side dish to a Mexican meal, or it can be used as a filling in burritos. I like my food on the less-salty side, so you may have to adjust the seasonings to your taste.
Provided by Momi
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the quinoa, onion, garlic, and green pepper. Cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes until the onion is tender, and the quinoa has lightly toasted. Stir in the tomato sauce and water, then season with the chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Stir the quinoa occasionally as it cooks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 154.5 mg, Sugar 2 g
QUINOA, FRESH FIG AND HONEY-BALSAMIC PARFAIT
This quinoa yogurt parfait is special to me because of its wholesome ingredients. Quinoa is gluten-free, which is good for those who have food allergies, like my daughter. And I love fresh ripe figs when they are in season. Enjoy this for breakfast or dessert. —Dawn Hutchins, St. Johns, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork., Meanwhile, place vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 1-2 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half., In a small bowl, mix cooked quinoa, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Layer half of quinoa mixture, half of honey, balsamic vinegar, half of figs and half of yogurt into 4 parfait glasses. Top with remaining quinoa mixture, honey, yogurt and figs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
SPANISH QUINOA
Make and share this Spanish Quinoa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Punky247
Categories Mexican
Time 35m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a sauce pan add quinoa, water, chili powder, onions, olives, chili peppers, cumin, garlic, stewed tomatoes & sea salt.
- Cook over medium heat for 12 minutes, then simmer with lid on sauce pan for until Quinoa has absorbed all the water.
- Put quinoa mixture in a casserole dish and cover with mozzarella cheese.
- Place in oven at 350 degrees until cheese has melted.
ONE SKILLET MEXICAN QUINOA
With a large family, I love these one skillet dishes where, for at least 15 minutes, I can 'set it and forget it!' And the kids love it! Serve it for Cinco de Mayo or any night of the week!
Provided by The Gruntled Gourmand
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute jalapeno pepper and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir black beans, tomatoes, yellow corn, quinoa, and chicken broth into skillet; season with red pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir avocado, lime juice, and cilantro into quinoa until combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 17.2 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1098.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh figs, pimientos, and quinoa will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
- Toast the quinoa before cooking it. This will give it a nutty flavor and make it more resistant to overcooking.
- Don't overcook the quinoa. It should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
- Use a variety of spices to flavor the dish. Cumin, paprika, and saffron are all good choices.
- Serve the dish hot or cold. It's delicious either way.
Conclusion:
Spanish quinoa with figs and pimientos is a healthy and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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