Quinoa With Dried Fruit And Pistachios Recipe

Name: Quinoa With Dried Fruit And Pistachios
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-1/4 cups Quinoa, Uncooked; 2 Tablespoons Grapeseed Oil (just Use The Oil Ya' Have); 1 whole Onion, Diced (use A Small Cooking Onion); 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 2 cups Water; 1 cup White Wine (I Used A Sweet Wine But Use What Ya' Have); 1 teaspoon Sea Salt; 3 teaspoons Grapeseed Oil (for Dressing, You Can Just Use What Oil You Have; 5 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (I Typically Use Fresh But Have Also Used Bottled); 3 teaspoons Rice Vinegar; 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Pepper; 1/2 cups Dried Cherries, Chopped; 1/2 cups Dried Blueberries, Chopped; 1/2 cups Dried Cranberries, Chopped; 1/2 cups Golden Raisins, Chopped; 1 cup Dry-roasted Pistachios, Chopped

Servings: persons

3-1/4 cups Quinoa, Uncooked
2 Tablespoons Grapeseed Oil (just Use The Oil Ya' Have)
1 whole Onion, Diced (use A Small Cooking Onion)
3 cloves Garlic, Chopped
2 cups Water
1 cup White Wine (I Used A Sweet Wine But Use What Ya' Have)
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
3 teaspoons Grapeseed Oil (for Dressing, You Can Just Use What Oil You Have
5 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (I Typically Use Fresh But Have Also Used Bottled)
3 teaspoons Rice Vinegar
1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Pepper
1/2 cups Dried Cherries, Chopped
1/2 cups Dried Blueberries, Chopped
1/2 cups Dried Cranberries, Chopped
1/2 cups Golden Raisins, Chopped
1 cup Dry-roasted Pistachios, Chopped

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["1. Rinse and drain the quinoa. Heat the 2 Tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion to the pan and saute' 2 minute or until tender-throw in the chopped garlic for another 2 minutes. Add the water, wine and salt to the pan and bring to a boil. Add quinoa and cover, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from the heat and set it aside to cool just a bit.", "2. Check out the magic that happens to the quinoa grain. Neato, isn't it?!", "3. Combine the remaining oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and pepper in a pretty ""BIG"" bowl and stir with a whisk. Add the quinoa, mixed dried fruits and the pistachios. Gently toss together.", "4. Enjoy the great taste of healthy food. Oh..did I just say that??", "You could always mix up the flavors-play with it and have fun!! I know I sure did!!"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-1/4 cups Quinoa, Uncooked, 2 Tablespoons Grapeseed Oil (just Use The Oil Ya' Have), 1 whole Onion, Diced (use A Small Cooking Onion), 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Quinoa With Dried Fruit And Pistachios falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quinoa With Dried Fruit And Pistachios

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