Best 8 Spicy Orange Quinoa Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a tantalizing culinary creation that combines the vibrant flavors of citrus and the nutty texture of quinoa - spicy orange quinoa. This delectable dish offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes, making it an ideal choice for those who crave an explosion of flavors. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a protein-packed meal or simply looking for a unique and flavorful side dish to accompany your favorite entrees, spicy orange quinoa is sure to satisfy.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY ORANGE QUINOA



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A creative way to serve the super grain quinoa, this recipe combines the flavors of citrus, crunchy Brazil nuts, vegetables, garlic and saffron. Cayenne and roasted peppers add a spicy accent.-Kathy Patalsky, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 serrano pepper, halved and seeded
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dairy-free spreadable margarine
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped Brazil nuts, divided
2 bay leaves
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
7 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium orange, sectioned and chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Broil pepper halves 4 in. from the heat until skin blisters. Cool slightly; finely chop pepper; set aside. , In a large saucepan, bring broth, orange juice, cayenne and saffron to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat oil and buttery spread over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms, 1/2 cup nuts and bay leaves; cook and stir until onion is tender. Add mixed vegetables, garlic and reserved serrano pepper; cook 4-5 minutes longer. Stir in orange, lemon juice, zest, pepper and salt., Gently stir quinoa into vegetable mixture; discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with remaining Brazil nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 583mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

SPICY QUINOA WITH SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups quinoa
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 small red jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Put the quinoa in a bowl and cover with water; drain. Repeat twice; drain well. (This will help remove bitterness.) Transfer the quinoa to a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the quinoa is dry, about 8 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 3/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, then cover the pan, leaving the lid slightly ajar to let steam escape; reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and garlic and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the chile powder, coriander and cumin and cook, stirring, until the spices darken, about 1 minute. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, the jalapeno, sweet potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid is almost absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the sweet potato mixture to the quinoa, then add the cilantro and lime juice and toss; season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 399 milligrams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 4.5 grams

ORANGE FLAVORED QUINOA



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Make and share this Orange Flavored Quinoa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Grains

Time 28m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quinoa
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/4 cup of fresh mint, minced
2 tablespoons currants
2 teaspoons orange zest

Steps:

  • In a medium nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
  • Add orange juice, 1 cup water and salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Add quinoa and stir once. Quickly return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and let stand 3 minutes.
  • Add parsley, mint, currants and orange zest. Stir with a fork to combine and fluff up grain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.1, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 203.4, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 4.5

SPICY COCONUT SHRIMP WITH QUINOA



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Help yourself to a plate full-generous servings are still lower in calories and big on protein. If you have company, you can add a salad and call it a day. -Keri Whitney, Castro Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
SHRIMP:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cups fresh snow peas (about 7 ounces), trimmed
3 tablespoons light coconut milk
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine quinoa, water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in ginger, curry powder, cumin, salt and cayenne; cook 1 minute longer., Add shrimp and snow peas to skillet; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and snow peas are crisp-tender. Stir in coconut milk and orange juice; heat through. Serve with quinoa; top each serving with coconut and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICED QUINOA



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This recipe combines pungent Mediterranean and Indian flavors for a quick and delicious side dish.

Provided by Cinderella

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup quinoa
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup toasted pine nuts
½ cup raisins, soaked in hot water and drained

Steps:

  • Stir together the olive oil, onion, and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the quinoa, curry powder, salt, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
  • Once the quinoa has finished cooking, stir in the drained garbanzo beans, toasted pine nuts, and raisins. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.8 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 851.1 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

SPICY VEGETABLE & QUINOA ONE-POT



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This high fibre dish counts as 3 of your 5-a-day, with a creamy and spicy curried sauce

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Soup, Starter, Supper, Vegetable

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 onion , sliced
4 tbsp vegetarian korma or Madras curry paste
1l milk
750g frozen mixed vegetable
175g quinoa , rinsed

Steps:

  • Simmer the onion and the curry paste with a splash of water for 5 mins in a large saucepan, stirring from time to time. Heat the milk in a jug in the microwave.
  • Add the vegetables and quinoa, then stir in the milk. Bring to the boil, simmer gently for 10 mins until the quinoa is cooked. Check seasoning. Serve with warm naan bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 0.96 milligram of sodium

SPICY QUINOA



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Spice up your meal time with this low-carb healthy grain

Provided by Emma Lewis

Categories     Buffet, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

250g quinoa
1 vegetable stock cube
2 roasted red peppers , deseeded and chopped (from a jar is fine)
3 tbsp olive oil
3 spring onions , sliced
zest and juice 1 lime
handful of coriander , chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the quinoa according to pack instructions, adding the vegetable stock cube to the cooking water. Leave to cool, then break up any clumps with a fork. Mix through remaining ingredients and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 1.16 milligram of sodium

SPICY ORANGE CHICKEN



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My Spicy Orange Chicken has the same flavor profile as its take-out counterpart, Orange Chicken: the sweet orange, the spicy chilies, and the Asian condiments. I make this without oil, making something much lighter and very tasty.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup orange juice
⅓ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, grated
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
1 bunch green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings
1 red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
½ cup sugar snap peas
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 bunch cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
  • Mix in chicken pieces and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from refrigerator and drain thoroughly in colander, reserving marinade.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Cook and stir chicken for 2 minutes; spoon out any excess liquid.
  • Continue to cook and stir until chicken caramelizes, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in white portions of green onions, garlic, and orange zest; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour in half of reserved marinade. Simmer until reduced and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in jalapeno pepper, bell pepper, and sugar snap peas; cook and stir until vegetables are warmed, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in green portions of green onions; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 103.4 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 627 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right quinoa: For this recipe, white quinoa is the best choice. It cooks quickly and has a mild flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients.
  • Rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking: This will remove any bitter saponins that may be present.
  • Use a flavorful broth: Vegetable broth or chicken broth will add depth of flavor to the quinoa.
  • Don't overcook the quinoa: Quinoa is best when it is cooked just until it is tender and fluffy. Overcooking will make it mushy.
  • Let the quinoa cool slightly before adding the other ingredients: This will help to prevent the quinoa from becoming soggy.
  • Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges will give the dish the best flavor. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use frozen or canned oranges, but the flavor will not be as good.
  • Adjust the amount of Sriracha to your taste: Sriracha is a spicy sauce, so start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Serve the quinoa warm or at room temperature: This dish is best served warm or at room temperature. If you are making it ahead of time, you can reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Conclusion:

This spicy orange quinoa is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it is also gluten-free. The combination of sweet oranges, spicy Sriracha, and tangy lime juice makes this dish a unique and delicious experience. Whether you are serving it as a main course or a side dish, this quinoa is sure to be a hit.

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