A swapping of ingredients should never compromise on taste – and this delicious stuffing dish is all the proof you need. Quinoa makes a healthy alternative to traditional stuffing, and with the addition of pomegranate, pistachio and zesty orange, it’s the ideal accompaniment to your Christmas dinner.

Enjoy x  

What you need:

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 8 medium celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 medium oranges, segmented
  • 1 pack (350ml) of Sadie’s Kitchen Chicken Bone Broth
  • 200g dry quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper
  • ½ cup pomegranate
  • ½ cup chopped fresh coriander
  • ½ cup pistachio nuts, lightly crushed

Method:

  1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  3. Add celery; cook, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
  4. Add broth, quinoa, salt, cumin, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, for 15 minutes, or until most of liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
  5. Toss in the orange and pomegranate
  6. Add cilantro and pistachios; fluff with fork and serve.

Serves 8

Photograph: Nathalie Marquez Courtney. Styled by Jette Virdi