Quinoa Pilaf with Olives, Raisins, and Cilantro

Name: Quinoa Pilaf with Olives, Raisins, and Cilantro
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups prewashed, quinoa; 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter, cut into 2 pieces; 1 small, onion, chopped fine; 3/4 teaspoon, salt; 1/4 teaspoon, ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon, dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon, ground cinnamon; 1 3/4 cups, water; 1/4 cup, golden raisins; 1/3 cup, pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped coarse; 3 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro; 4 teaspoons, red wine vinegar

Main Courses
Grains
Gluten Free
Vegetarian

By Dan Souza ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2014

Could we turn this superfood into a dish we’d really want to eat?

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 55 minutes

Quinoa Pilaf with Olives, Raisins, and Cilantro

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