Gluten-free Quinoa with Sweet Potatoes and dried Cranberry Stuffing

 by lthiele
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Quinoa, Sweet Potato and dried Cranberry Stuffing

Ingredients

    * 1/2 cup red quinoa
    * 1/2 cup original quinoa [white]
    * 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
    * 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
    * 1 garlic clove, minced
    * 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    * 2 teaspoons of cumin
    * 1/2 cup dried cranberries
    * 1/4 cup pecans, toasted
    * 3 tablespoons of parsley, chopped
    * salt + pepper to taste

Directions

In a medium saucepan, add 1 + 1/2 cups water,  quinoa [total 1 cup], season with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 15 minutes, until all the  water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cover baking sheet with foil, spray with non-stick, add sweet potatoes, onions and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, toss to coat. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until soft.

Combine sweet potatoes and onions with cooked quinoa. Drizzle with olive oil [optional]. Stir in cumin, cranberries, toasted pecans and parsley.  Season with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!

Serves 4

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Penolopy Bulnick says: Nov 20, 2011. 9:35 AM
This looks so beautiful and delicious!
scoochmaroo says: Nov 20, 2011. 9:01 AM
Ooh, this looks good. I love quinoa, and red is my fave. Will definitely be trying this!
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