Quinoa With Cauliflower, Cranberries And Pine Nuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups quinoa, rinsed in a fine sieve
2 2 tablespoons sesame oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onions or 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 small head cauliflower, cut into small pieces and florets
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted in a dry skillet
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley (to taste)
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Combine quinoa with 2 1/2 cups water in a saucepan; bring to a simmer.
Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes, or until water has been absorbed.
While quinoa is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or stir-fry pan; add onion and saute over medium-low heat until golden.
Add cauliflower and about 1/3 cup water; cover and cook 5 minutes, or until cauliflower is just tender.
Once quinoa is done, add it to the cauliflower mixture; add cranberries, pine nuts and parsley.
Toss together then remove from heat.
Drizzle in remaining oil and season with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately.