Moroccan-inspired Orange Spiced Quinoa is full of flavor from cinnamon, raisins, walnuts, carrots, and fresh herbs. It's easy to make this vegan side dish on your stovetop or in an Instant Pot pressure cooker.
Stir in the cinnamon and rinsed quinoa and saute for 1 minute.
Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer until the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
Fold in the raisins, walnuts, orange zest, orange juice, cilantro, and mint. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed and serve.
Instant Pot Method:
Using the saute function, heat the oil.
Add the carrots and saute until soft.
Stir in the cinnamon and rinsed quinoa and saute for 1 minute.
Add 1¼ cups water and stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
After the pressure has released, open the lid and fold in the raisins, walnuts, orange zest, orange juice, cilantro, and mint. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed and serve.
Notes
Leftovers can be covered and refrigerated up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat or enjoy cold.