Saffron Quinoa Timbales

Description
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Ingredients

 * 4 1/2 cups boiling vegetable stock
 * 1/2 tsp. saffron, crumbled
 * 2 cups quinoa, well-rinsed and drained
 * 11/2 tsp. olive oil
 * 1 small leek, rinsed and chopped
 * 1 cinnamon stick
 * 1/2 cup dried currants
 * 1 medium plum tomato, peeled and diced
 * 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions
1. Spray 8 1-cup timbale molds or ramekins with olive oil spray, and

set aside.

2. Combine 1/2 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.

3. 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.

4. Remove cinnamon stick, and spoon quinoa mixture evenly among timbale molds or ramekins, packing with a rubber spatula. Invert timbales onto plates, and serve.