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Cherry Quinoa Recipe

This healthy, fresh and simple recipe offers a gluten-free, cherry quinoa entrée the whole family will love.

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April 8th, 2012

Recipe courtesy of www.newscanada.com. Source: NWCherries.com

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Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
  • prepared salsa, optional
  • 1/2 Cups chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 can (14 oz.) chicken broth
  • 1 Cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped anaheim pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons ground pepper
  • 2 Cups pitted northwest fresh, sweet cherries, i.e., rainier and bing
  • 8 ounces small cooked peeled shrimp
  • 11/4 Cups chopped parsley
    • Directions
  • 1.

    Sauté onion and garlic in oil; add broth, quinoa, Anaheim pepper, salt and ground pepper.

  • 2.

    Bring mixture to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 12 to 18 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

  • 3.

    Fluff mixture with a fork and gently stir in cherries, shrimp and parsley. Serve with salsa, if desired.

    • Nutrients Per Serving
    Nutrients per serving: 393 calories, 22 g protein, 57 g carbs, 19 g fibre, 8 g fat. Good source of vitamins, B1, B6, E. Excellent source of niacin, vitamins B6 & B12, folate, magnesium, iron and zinc.
    Cherry Quinoa Recipe
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