Ingredients
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup water
1 cup apple juice
1 cup ivory quinoa, rinsed
1 1/2 tsp GF chicken flavor bouillon
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/3 cup chopped dried cherries or cranberries or currants
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in water, apple juice, quinoa, bouillon and cumin. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 15 minutes or until most liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and stir in dried cherries and lemon juice. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Add cilantro and pine nuts; fluff with fork and serve. Season with salt and pepper.
This recipe is also linked to...
Savory Sunday
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Gluten-Free Wednesday
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2 comments:
I've never had quinoa but I like most grains so I would love to try it. It looks really delicious! Thanks for sharing on Sweet Indulgences Sunday.
oh i LOVE quinoa! I like how it soaks up all the flavours of everything you put with it...
Have you ever tried quinoa as a substitute for rice? it's sooooo good with chili!
Jenni xx
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