Moroccan Quinoa Pilaf

Moroccan Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup organic white quinoa
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 4 tsps Moroccan spice mix (ras-el-hanout)
• 2 small red capsicums, diced
• 250g pumpkin, diced
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• Handful of fresh coriander, chopped

Preparation

1. Place quinoa in a strainer and rinse thoroughly. Allow to drain.
2. Heat olive oil in a large frypan and saute onion and capsicum for 5 minutes until softened. 
3. Add Moroccan spices, salt and pumpkin and saute for another 2 minutes until fragrant. 
4. Add drained quinoa and vegetable stock. Stir thoroughly and cover pan. 
5. Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the vegetables cooked. 
6. Serve with coriander garnish.