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Quinoa with Dried Cherries and Pistachios takes several minutes to prepare.

Quinoa with Dried Cherries and Pistachios takes several minutes to cook.

Quinoa with Dried Cherries and Pistachios makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Quinoa with Dried Cherries and Pistachios are:

1 3/4 cups uncooked quinoa
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 cups water
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dried sweet cherries, chopped
1/2 cup dry-roasted pistachios, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Here is how you make Quinoa with Dried Cherries and Pistachios:

1. Rinse and drain quinoa. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots to pan; saut? 2 minutes or until tender. Add 2 cups water, wine, and salt to pan; bring to a boil. Add quinoa; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat; set aside, and cool slightly.2. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Add quinoa, cherries, and remaining ingredients; toss gently to combine.Serving Size: 8Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NMHARTIG.

The nutritional information for Quinoa with Dried Cherries and Pistachios is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 274.2

• Total Fat: 12.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 60.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 33.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
• Protein: 6.9 g