Lunch: Spicy Orange Quinoa Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Spicy Orange Quinoa Recipe

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1 serrano pepper, halved and seeded
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon buttery spread
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped Brazil nuts, divided
2 bay leaves
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
7 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium orange, sectioned and chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Broil pepper halves 4 in. from the heat until skin blisters. Cool slightly; finely chop pepper; set aside.
In a large saucepan, bring broth, orange juice, cayenne and saffron to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat oil and buttery spread over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms, 1/2 cup nuts and bay leaves; cook and stir until onion is tender. Add mixed vegetables, garlic and reserved serrano pepper; cook 4-5 minutes longer. Stir in orange, lemon juice, peels, pepper and salt.
Gently stir quinoa into vegetable mixture; discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with remaining Brazil nuts.

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