Quinoa and Figgy Delight

Quinoa and Figgy Delight is a warm and comforting dish that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The quinoa is fluffy and slightly nutty, while the figs are sweet and caramelized. The walnuts and almonds add a nice crunch, and the cinnamon gives the dish a warm and inviting aroma. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a quick and easy way to use up some leftover quinoa. I had some dried figs on hand, and I thought they would be a great addition to the dish. I also added some chopped walnuts and almonds for some extra crunch. The result was a delicious and satisfying dish that I've been making ever since.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water or broth
• 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve.
2. Cook quinoa in water or broth according to package directions.
3. While quinoa is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add figs, walnuts, almonds, salt, and cinnamon to the skillet.
5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until figs are softened and caramelized, about 5 minutes.
6. Fluff quinoa with a fork and add to the skillet with the fig mixture.
7. Stir to combine and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more.
8. Serve warm.

Why It Works

• The combination of quinoa, figs, walnuts, and almonds creates a delicious and satisfying dish that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
• The quinoa is fluffy and slightly nutty, while the figs are sweet and caramelized.
• The walnuts and almonds add a nice crunch, and the cinnamon gives the dish a warm and inviting aroma.
• This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.