QUINOA WITH TOASTED ALMONDS AND CRANBERRIES

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Quinoa with Toasted Almonds and Cranberries, from the back of the package. Organic Natures Earthly Choice. I added 1 Tbl spoon pine nuts and left out the salt.

Provided by Kevinthegreat

Categories     Rice

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup quinoa
1/2 cup blanched slivered almond
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick cinnamon
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dried cranberries (Ocean Spray Craisins )

Steps:

  • Over med heat stir and toast almond slivers until golden. Add the quinoa and toast until quinoa begins to darken.
  • Transfer the quinoa and almonds to a 2 quart sauce pan. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to boil covered. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Then let stand for another 5 minutes.
  • To serve fluff gently. There is approximately 5 ounces in a portion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.1, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 299.2, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 9.9

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