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One Pot Moroccan Quinoa

with green olives & bell pepper

Veggie

4.6

  • Hands on25 - 40 minutes
  • Overall40 - 55 minutes
Photo of One Pot Moroccan Quinoa

It’s Morocco in one pot. A mouthwatering sauce with layers of onions, peppers, harissa paste, tomatoes, flavourful spices, and earthy spinach is complemented by fluffy quinoa. Topped with golden mushrooms & toasted almonds. Garnished with a squeeze of lemon juice & chopped parsley. Whoever is on dish duty tonight is going to be happy!

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. GOLDEN Almonds

    Place the chopped Almonds in a pot (big enough for the quinoa) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside.

  2. YUMMY MUSHROOMS

    Return the pot to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden and crispy, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot, season, and set aside.

  3. ONE POT WONDER

    Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion and the pepper pieces until charred, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the harissa paste and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, the rinsed Quinoa, the stock & spice mix, and 150ml of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the quinoa tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, stir through the rinsed Spinach until wilted. Remove from the heat, stir through a squeeze of lemon juice, the lemon zest (to taste), the halved olives, and seasoning until heated through, 2-3 minutes.

  4. TUCK IN!

    Bowl up the Moroccan Quinoa. Dress with a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Top with the golden mushrooms and the toasted Almonds. Garnish with the chopped parsley. Serve any remaining lemon wedges on the side. Wow, Chef!

  • Almonds - 10g

  • Button Mushrooms - 125g

  • Onion - 1

  • Green Pepper - 1

  • Pesto Princess Harissa Paste - 10ml

  • Plum Tomato - 1

  • Quinoa - 75ml

  • Stock & Spice Mix - 10ml

  • Spinach - 20g

  • Lemons - 1

  • Pitted Green Olives - 30g

  • Fresh Parsley - 3g

  1. GOLDEN Almonds

    Place the chopped Almonds in a pot (big enough for the quinoa) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside.

  2. YUMMY MUSHROOMS

    Return the pot to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden and crispy, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot, season, and set aside.

  3. ONE POT WONDER

    Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion and the pepper pieces until charred, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the harissa paste and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, the rinsed Quinoa, the stock & spice mix, and 300ml of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the quinoa tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, stir through the rinsed Spinach until wilted. Remove from the heat, stir through a squeeze of lemon juice, the lemon zest (to taste), the halved olives, and seasoning until heated through, 2-3 minutes.

  4. TUCK IN!

    Bowl up the Moroccan Quinoa. Dress with a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Top with the golden mushrooms and the toasted Almonds. Garnish with the chopped parsley. Serve any remaining lemon wedges on the side. Wow, Chef!

  • Almonds - 20g

  • Button Mushrooms - 250g

  • Onion - 1

  • Bell Pepper - 1

  • Pesto Princess Harissa Paste - 20ml

  • Plum Tomato - 1

  • Quinoa - 150ml

  • Stock & Spice Mix - 20ml

  • Spinach - 40g

  • Lemons - 1

  • Pitted Green Olives - 60g

  • Fresh Parsley - 5g

  1. GOLDEN Almonds

    Place the chopped Almonds in a pot (big enough for the quinoa) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside.

  2. YUMMY MUSHROOMS

    Return the pot to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden and crispy, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot, season, and set aside.

  3. ONE POT WONDER

    Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion and the pepper pieces until charred, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the harissa paste and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, the rinsed Quinoa, the stock & spice mix, and 450ml of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the quinoa tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. In the final 3-4 minutes, stir through the rinsed Spinach until wilted. Remove from the heat, stir through a squeeze of lemon juice, the lemon zest (to taste), the halved olives, and seasoning until heated through, 2-3 minutes.

  4. TUCK IN!

    Bowl up the Moroccan Quinoa. Dress with a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Top with the golden mushrooms and the toasted Almonds. Garnish with the chopped parsley. Serve any remaining lemon wedges on the side. Wow, Chef!

  • Almonds - 30g

  • Button Mushrooms - 375g

  • Onions - 2

  • Bell Peppers - 2

  • Pesto Princess Harissa Paste - 30ml

  • Plum Tomato - 1

  • Quinoa - 225ml

  • Stock & Spice Mix - 30ml

  • Spinach - 60g

  • Lemons - 1

  • Pitted Green Olives - 90g

  • Fresh Parsley - 8g

  1. GOLDEN Almonds

    Place the chopped Almonds in a pot (big enough for the quinoa) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside.

  2. YUMMY MUSHROOMS

    Return the pot to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden and crispy, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot, season, and set aside.

  3. ONE POT WONDER

    Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion and the pepper pieces until charred, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the harissa paste and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, the rinsed Quinoa, the stock & spice mix, and 600ml of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the quinoa tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. In the final 4-5 minutes, stir through the rinsed Spinach until wilted. Remove from the heat, stir through a squeeze of lemon juice, the lemon zest (to taste), the halved olives, and seasoning until heated through, 2-3 minutes.

  4. TUCK IN!

    Bowl up the Moroccan Quinoa. Dress with a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Top with the golden mushrooms and the toasted Almonds. Garnish with the chopped parsley. Serve any remaining lemon wedges on the side. Wow, Chef!

  • Almonds - 40g

  • Button Mushrooms - 500g

  • Onions - 2

  • Bell Peppers - 2

  • Pesto Princess Harissa Paste - 40ml

  • Plum Tomato - 1

  • Quinoa - 300ml

  • Stock & Spice Mix - 40ml

  • Spinach - 80g

  • Lemons - 1

  • Pitted Green Olives - 120g

  • Fresh Parsley - 10g

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R245.65

for 4 servings · R61.41 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

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  • Pesto Princess Harissa Paste
  • Stock & Spice Mix

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for One Pot Moroccan Quinoa?

The preparation time for One Pot Moroccan Quinoa with green olives & bell pepper is between 25 and 40 minutes.

What is the total time required to make One Pot Moroccan Quinoa with green olives & bell pepper?

The total time required to make One Pot Moroccan Quinoa with green olives & bell pepper is between 40 and 55 minutes.

How many servings does One Pot Moroccan Quinoa provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in One Pot Moroccan Quinoa?

Almonds, Bell Pepper, Button Mushrooms, Green Pepper, Lemon, Onion, Parsley, Pesto Princess Harissa Paste, Pitted Green Olives, Plum Tomato, Quinoa, Spinach, Stock & Spice Mix

What is the nutritional information of One Pot Moroccan Quinoa?

Calories: 557, Carbs: 84 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 20.5 grams, Sugar: 19.1 grams, Salt: 1213 grams

How do I prepare One Pot Moroccan Quinoa?

TUCK IN!: Bowl up the Moroccan quinoa. Dress with a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Top with the golden mushrooms and the toasted almonds. Garnish with the chopped parsley. Serve any remaining lemon wedges on the side. Wow, Chef! ONE POT WONDER: Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion and the pepper pieces until charred, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the harissa paste and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, the rinsed quinoa, the stock & spice mix, and 300ml of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the quinoa tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, stir through the rinsed spinach until wilted. Remove from the heat, stir through a squeeze of lemon juice, the lemon zest (to taste), the halved olives, and seasoning until heated through, 2-3 minutes. YUMMY MUSHROOMS: Return the pot to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden and crispy, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot, season, and set aside. GOLDEN ALMONDS: Place the chopped almonds in a pot (big enough for the quinoa) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make One Pot Moroccan Quinoa?

Almonds, Bell Pepper, Button Mushrooms, Green Pepper, Lemon, Onion, Parsley, Pesto Princess Harissa Paste, Pitted Green Olives, Plum Tomato, Quinoa, Spinach, Stock & Spice Mix

How many calories does One Pot Moroccan Quinoa have?

557 calories

How much fat content does One Pot Moroccan Quinoa have?

grams