Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon preserved lemon rind, finely diced
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained and quartered
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup black olives, pitted
  • 1/4 cup currants
  • Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Method

  • In a small saucepan, combine broth, quinoa, bay leaf, turmeric, salt, pepper and olive oil in a saucepan.
  • Stir in preserved lemon and cover.
  • Simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Turn off heat.
  • Add tomato, artichokes, onion, olives and currants, mix well to combine.
  • Top with mint and serve.