Toasted Quinoa with Cranberries

from Parents Magazine

Toasted Quinoa with Cranberries
Servings: 4 Prep 15 mins Cook 12 mins Cool 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Make It

1. To cook quinoa, bring water to boiling in a medium saucepan. Add the quinoa and cook; reduce heat. Cover and cook for 12 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Spread out on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Pat dry and let cool for 10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, for dressing, in a small bowl whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, and salt; set aside.

3. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the quinoa. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Spread quinoa evenly in pan and continue to cook for 10 minutes more or until quinoa is lightly toasted, stirring occasionally and reducing heat to medium, if necessary.

4. Transfer the quinoa to a medium bowl. Add the cranberries, pistachios, celery, and green onions. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Season to taste with pepper and additional salt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 4; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 374, Fat, total (g): 20, sat. fat (g): 3, carb. (g): 43, Monounsaturated fat (g): 12, Polyunsaturated fat (g): 4, fiber (g): 5, sugar (g): 11, pro. (g): 8, vit. A (IU): 146, vit. C (mg): 2, Thiamin (mg): , Riboflavin (mg): , Niacin (mg): 1, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg): , Folate (µg): 93, sodium (mg): 163, Potassium (mg): 380, calcium (mg): 40, iron (mg): 3, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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