Serves 4
Dried cherries and toasted pecans add wonderful flavor and color to this quinoa dish.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh chopped chives
2 cups gluten-free vegetable broth
Sea salt, to taste
Ground pepper, to taste
1/3 cup dried cherries (optional)
1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
Method
Rinse quinoa and drain it well. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chives and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Stir in quinoa and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until the skillet gets dry.
In a separate pan, heat vegetable broth to a simmer. Add hot broth, salt and pepper to the skillet. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Stir in cherries and pecans.
Nutrition
Per serving (9oz/246g-wt.): 300 calories (110 from fat), 12g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 8g protein, 42g total carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 0mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium
Tags: Dairy Free, High Fiber, Vegan, Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Vegetarian
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