Saffron Quinoa Timbales

== Ingredients ==
* 4½ cups boiling vegetable stock
* ½ tsp saffron, crumbled
* 2 cups quinoa, well-rinsed and drained
* 1½ tsp olive oil
* 1 small leek, rinsed and chopped
* 1 cinnamon stick
* ½ cup dried currants
* 1 medium plum tomato, peeled and diced
* ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
== Directions ==
# Spray 8 x 1-cup timbale molds or ramekins with olive oil spray, and set aside.
# Combine ½ cup stock with saffron in a small bowl, and set aside.
# Combine quinoa and remaining 4 cups stock in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, and set aside.
# Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add leek and cinnamon stick, stir 1 minute and add quinoa. Reduce heat to low, add currants, tomato, saffron mixture and cilantro. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and set aside for 5 minutes.
# Remove cinnamon stick, and spoon quinoa mixture evenly among timbale molds or ramekins, packing with a rubber spatula. Invert timbales onto plates, and serve.
Category:Currant Recipes
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