Orange Flavored Quinoa

This is from 365 Low Fat Recipes.

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1  cup  orange juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup quinoa
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1⁄4 cup of fresh mint, minced
• 2  tablespoons currants
• 2  teaspoons orange zest

Directions

1. In a medium nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
2. Add orange juice, 1 cup water and salt. Bring to a boil.
3. Add quinoa and stir once. Quickly return to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and let stand 3 minutes.
5. Add parsley, mint, currants and orange zest. Stir with a fork to combine and fluff up grain.