Cranberry Pecan Quinoa

Cranberry Pecan Quinoa
Cranberry Pecan Quinoa might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian recipe has 253 calories, 6g of protein, and 12g of fat per serving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. If you have chicken broth, juice of orange, quinoa, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

1
In small bowl, stir together cranberries and orange juice; set aside.
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In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil, stirring frequently, until softened.
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3
Add quinoa; cook and stir 1 minute.
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4
Add broth, orange peel and salt.
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Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Fluff with fork.
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6
Stir in cranberry mixture and pecans.
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7
Remove from heat; sprinkle with thyme.
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Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.

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DifficultyMedium
Ready In30 m.
Servings6
Health Score14
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