Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 1/2 shallot, finely chopped
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup dried fruit of your choosing (apricots, cherries, etc), chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted nuts of your choosing (peanuts, cashes, etc), chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
To Make:
In a medium pot saute shallot in olive oil until softened. Stir in water and wine and bring to a boil. Add in the quinoa, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked. Let cool.
Once cool, mix in lemon juice, a healthy splash of olive oil, dried fruit and nuts, and mint. Mix to combine.
(Recipe adapted from: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/quinoa-with-dried-cherries)