Saffron Quinoa

Simple and delicious compliment to other dishes, especially Mediterranean Tomato Lima Beans.

Saffron Quinoa

A perfect, flavorful side
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: California
Keyword: Quinoa
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 157kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 pinch saffron about 20 threads
  • 1 cube vegetable bouillon or 1 tsp

Instructions

  • First, heat just a bit more than 2 cups water in a medium saucepan, until it's fairly warm, but not boiling. Turn off the heat.
  • Crush the saffron on a plate or non-porous surface, then add to the water and let it steep for 5 minutes. Add the bouillon cube and stir.
  • Add the 1 cup quinoa and bring to a rapid boil and add a little pepper. Cover and turn the heat to very low. Let this sit for 15 minutes or so, and then stir and check that most of the water has been absorbed. If the qunioa is cooked, but there is some water left, you can leave the lid off and allow moisture to evaporate.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition Facts
Saffron Quinoa
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 13mg1%
Potassium 239mg7%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 9IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.