Adapted From "The New Basics Cookbook." quinoa water golden raisins sesame oil scallions, sliced dry-roasted peanuts with salt canned mandarin orange sections or an orange cut up plus orange juice, fresh mint leaves or parsley orange zest cvt

Ingredients

1	cup quinoa
2	cups water
1/2	cup golden raisins (9297)
1	tablespoon (up to 4 Tablespoons) sesame oil
3	scallions, sliced
75	g (1/2 cup) peanuts, dry-roasted with salt (16090)
1/2	cup canned mandarin orange sections(92269), drained (or 1 orange cut into sections plus 1/4 cup orange juice)
2	tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves or parsley
2	tsp. grated orange zest (9216)

Directions

1. Combine the quinoa and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 min.
   
   
2. Add the raisins and continue cooking until all the liquid has been evaporated, about 5 min. Remove the pan from the heat and spread the mixture out on a baking sheet. Let it cool completely.
   
   
3. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa and raisins with the remaining ingredients. Add salt to taste. Toss gently and serve.
   
   

Categories

Fruits, Herbs, Nuts, Vegetables, Main Dish, Salads, Side Dish, American, Boil, Simmer, Sugar-Free

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points No cholesterol Low in sodium High in manganese

Bad points High in sugar