Ingredients
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1 cup quinoa
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2 cups chicken or 2 cups vegetable broth, fat-free, less-sodium
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cooking spray
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 cups leeks, thinly sliced (about 3/4 pound)
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1/2 cup celery, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
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1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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3/4 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
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1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
Instructions
- Prepare quinoa according to package directions, using broth instead of water. When it is done cooking and all broth has been absorbed, fluff with fork.
- Meanwhile, spray a skillet with cooking spray and then add the butter.
- Melt butter over medium high heat. Once melted, add leeks, celery, pepper, and sage.
- Saute until leeks and celery are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Combine veggie mixture and quinoa. Stir in cherries and walnuts.
- Heat through just before serving.