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

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2014

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SERVES4 to 6

TIME55 minutes

Quinoa Pilaf with Olives, Raisins, and Cilantro

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Most recipes for quinoa pilaf turn out woefully overcooked because they call for nearly twice as much liquid as they should. We cut the water back to ensure tender grains with a satisfying bite. We toast the quinoa in a dry skillet to devel...

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