Quinoa with Kumquats and Leeks

Sep 4, 2025
by Adolf Pollich
- 4.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

25 mins
TOTAL TIME

40 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

6

This vibrant quinoa dish is a symphony of sweet and savory, boasting the bright citrus notes of kumquats, the delicate onion flavor of leeks, and a hint of garlic. Perfectly paired with flaky white fish, it elevates a simple meal to a culinary experience.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 leek, thinly sliced, white and light green parts only

3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

8 kumquats, thinly sliced, seeds removed if desired

Salt to taste

1 cup quinoa, rinsed

2 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock for a vegetarian option)

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

38 g
Cholesterol

3 mg
Fiber

6 g
Protein

8 g
Saturated Fat

1 g
Sodium

491 mg
Sugar

5 g
Fat

7 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

2 mins

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. (2 minutes)

02

Step

5 mins

Add the sliced leek and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

03

Step

4 mins

Add the sliced garlic and kumquats to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the kumquats are slightly softened and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

04

Step

1 mins

Stir in the rinsed quinoa, ensuring it's well coated with the kumquat mixture. Toast the quinoa for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, to enhance its nutty flavor.

05

Step

1 mins

Pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil.

06

Step

20 mins

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all the liquid and is tender.

07

Step

5 mins

Remove from heat and let the quinoa rest, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Fluff with a fork before serving.

For a more intense citrus flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of kumquat zest along with the sliced kumquats.
If you prefer a less tart flavor, blanch the sliced kumquats in boiling water for 1 minute before adding them to the skillet.
Toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds make a wonderful addition for added texture and nutty flavor.
For a richer flavor, try using bone broth instead of chicken stock.
Multi-colored quinoa adds visual appeal, but any type of quinoa will work well in this recipe.

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