Email to Terry Ward      

Recipe Categories: Terrytx's HOME PAGEAPPETIZERS Asian Beef BREAD BREAKFAST BrowniesandBars Cake Canning CASSEROLES Christmas01 Christmas2000 Condiments Cookies CROCKPOT DESSERTS FISHandSEAFOOD Grilling Ham KidsCooking Lamb LOWFAT MARINADES PASTA Pie PIZZA Pork POULTRY RICE SALADandDRESSING SANDWICHES SAUCES SideDish SNACKS SOUPSandSTEWS SouthwesternMexican VEGETABLES VEGETARIAN

Quinoa with Dried Cherries and Cashews




Source of Recipe


posted by pammy






List of Ingredients



• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  
• 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
  
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
  
• Sea salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
  
• 2 cups Water
  
• 1 cup imported quinoa, or 1 1/3 cups domestic quinoa, well washed
  
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
  
• 1/3 cup chopped, dried cherries
  
• 1/4 cup chopped, toasted cashews
  






Instructions



1. Whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, orange zest, 1 tablespoon of the mint, salt and pepper.
   
2. Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the quinoa and saffron and return to a boil. Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 12 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed. Fluff and stir in the cherries and cashews. Let stand, covered for 5 minutes. Stir in the orange mixture. Place in a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining mint. Serve hot or at room temperature.
   
3. Serves 4