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Cherry and Walnut Quinoa Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 cups water
1/3 cup 100% white grape juice
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups uncooked, pre-rinsed quinoa
½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped*
3 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
½ cup dried cherries, chopped
Directions:
Directions:
Heat two teaspoons oil in saucepan over medium-high heat
Add shallots to pan, cook 2 minutes or until tender.
Add water, grape juice, and salt to pan, bring to a boil.
Add quinoa, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, lemon juice, and pepper in large bowl. Add quinoa, cherries, and walnuts then toss gently to combine. Serve warm.
* To toast walnuts, put in skillet and heat over medium-high heat until browned and fragrant
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
A Dottie & Gary Johanson favorite

 

 

 

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