Citrus Quinoa

A delicious summer treat! Pairs well with a citrus shrimp salad.

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups orange juice, divided
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup dried apricots
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  1. Soak quinoa and drain.
  2. Combine quinoa, 1 cup orange juice and water in saucepan. Bring to boil.
  3. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
  5. While quinoa is simmering combine cranberries, apricots, red wine vinegar and remaining orange juice in small saucepan. Bring to boil.
  6. Once boiling, remove from heat and let stand 15 minutes. Drain remaining liquid and add to quinoa when ready.
  7. Add remaining ingredients.
Published: Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
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