Moroccan Quinoa

I pulled this recipe from nestle.com via Tastespotting and oh boy is it a keeper!  This is a great side dish to serve with meat or fish.  The flavors are perfect together.  I loved this one and will be making it again soon!  This is by far my favorite quinoa dish I've tried.

 

Moroccan Quinoa 

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup chopped shallots

1 large clove garlic, finely chopped

1 cup water

1 cup apple juice

1 cup ivory quinoa, rinsed

1 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/3 cup chopped dried cherries or cranberries

1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Ground black pepper

Directions: 

1.  Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes or until fragrant. 

2.  Stir in water, apple juice, quinoa, bouillon and cumin. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook for 15 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed.

3.  Remove from heat; stir in cherries/cranberries. Cover; let stand for 5 minutes. Add cilantro and pine nuts; fluff with fork and serve. Season with pepper.  Serves 6.