Spanish Quinoa With Figs and Pimientos

I love the nutty flavor of quinoa. This is so good and healthy for you. Remember when using quinoa you have to rinse, rinse, rinse.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2⁄3 cup  uncooked quinoa
• 1⁄4 cup chicken broth, low sodium
• 1  cup water
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  teaspoon saffron thread
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 1  cup  frozen peas
• 1⁄4 cup  diced dried fig
• 2  tablespoons pimientos, jarred chopped, drained

Directions

1. Saute garlic in oil over medium heat. Add quinoa stir for 1 minute to toast quinoa. Deglaze pan with broth.
2. Add water, bay leaf, saffron, and salt, stir lightly. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover pan and simmer 20 minutes.
3. Remove pan from heat. Discard bay leaf. Add peas, figs and pimientos. Cover pan and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.