Quinoa With Garlic, Pine Nuts and Raisins

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   Place the quinoa in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until toasted, about 2 minutes.

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   Add 1 3/4 cups water (or use low-sodium chicken broth) and bring to a boil.

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   Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.

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   Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, about 2 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes; transfer to a plate.

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   Add the olive oil and garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes.

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   Transfer the garlic to the plate, reserving the oil.

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   Fluff the quinoa with a fork.

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   Add the pine nuts, garlic, reserved oil, parsley, raisins and lemon juice.

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    Season with salt and pepper and toss.

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    Per serving (3/4 cup): Calories 300; Fat 15 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 5 mg; Carbohydrate 37 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 8 g

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    Photograph by Stephanie Foley

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.